The antique charm of yesteryear shines through in this great property. Originally built in 1890, you can find the home in the book of Watauga County architecture. As you walk through the home and admire the wormy chestnut and other wood you will wonder what kind of stories the beautiful walls could tell going back 125 years. Two porches, one on each level, welcome the mountain breeze. The large back deck is situated to enjoy the hot tub as you listen to the Beaver Dam creek rush by at the edge of the perfectly flat lawn. Two pastures, one on either side of the home, provide the ideal home for your horses or other livestock. There is a large barn and another outbuilding for storage and farm implements. Great garden sites on the property. All of this located off of paved access only a couple miles from the community park, general store, and elementary school in the bucolic Bethel community. A new stone chimney was recently built that features a climbing wall on the exterior and allows you to burn wood on each floor. Perfect place to raise your kids or enjoy retirement!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
21.65 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joel Farthing• Boone Real Estate
Bought with Faisuly Scheurer• Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source:HCMLS #191835
Redfin Estimate
$523,057
$336K since sold in August 2017$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9% higher than the average sale price ($480K) of 6 comparable homes.
The antique charm of yesteryear shines through in this great property. Originally built in 1890, you can find the home in the book of Watauga County architecture. As you walk through the home and admire the wormy chestnut and other wood you will wonder what kind of stories the beautiful walls could tell going back 125 years. Two porches, one on each level, welcome the mountain breeze. The large back deck is situated to enjoy the hot tub as you listen to the Beaver Dam creek rush by at the edge of the perfectly flat lawn. Two pastures, one on either side of the home, provide the ideal home for your horses or other livestock. There is a large barn and another outbuilding for storage and farm implements. Great garden sites on the property. All of this located off of paved access only a couple miles from the community park, general store, and elementary school in the bucolic Bethel community. A new stone chimney was recently built that features a climbing wall on the exterior and allows you to burn wood on each floor. Perfect place to raise your kids or enjoy retirement!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,375 (+26.3%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2024
$1,089 (−18.7%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2022
$1,340 (+23.6%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2020
$1,084 (+2.6%)
$112,800 + $108,900
$221,700
2019
$1,057 (+16.8%)
$124,500 + $108,900
$233,400
2018
$905
$112,800 + $102,900
$215,700
2017
$905 (+10.0%)
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2016
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2015
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2014
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
Tax history for 863 Beaver Dam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,375 (+26.3%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2024
$1,089 (−18.7%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2022
$1,340 (+23.6%)
$133,400 + $208,900
$342,300
2020
$1,084 (+2.6%)
$112,800 + $108,900
$221,700
2019
$1,057 (+16.8%)
$124,500 + $108,900
$233,400
2018
$905
$112,800 + $102,900
$215,700
2017
$905 (+10.0%)
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2016
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2015
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
2014
$823
$112,800 + $92,000
$204,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EDMISTEN & WHITAKER
Living Sq. Ft: 1,684
Building Sq. Ft: 1,684
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 943,074
Legal Block Number: 50
Municipality Name: BEAVER DAM
Acres: 21.65
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,684
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 21.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1964508386000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bethel Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Vilas, NC • 28692
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Estimated sale price
$497,000 – $602,000
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