OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2018 for $163K

$374,268

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,112/mo

•

1,150

sq ft

978 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

About this home

Recently updated, this charming ranch style home comes with 3.63 acres and is located in the Cove Creek community/school district with an easy, 15-20 minute drive to Boone on paved county roads. A wide front deck wraps around the side of the home and offers wonderful outdoor relaxation and entertainment space as does the large, grassy front yard. The main floor offers a comfortable living and dining space plus kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. There is a master bedroom with a full bath plus two additional bedrooms. Bathrooms have been updated and painted and the entire home has new flooring and carpet. Interior stairs lead to the lower level unfinished basement and garage. Basement offers the possibility for more finished and heated living space. There is also a detached 600+ sq. ft. garage/storage building. The acreage is comprised of Tract 1 (0.985 acres) and Tract 2 (2.653) acres for a combined total of 3.63 acres. Sellers have had the back wall waterproofed and 2 French drains professionally installed in place behind the home. Washer and dryer are located in the basement and are not currently hooked up.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

3.63 acresLot Size

$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Patti Turner • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listed by Linda K. Robinson • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Bought with Jason Eldreth • A PLUS Realty

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•Source:HCMLS #209494

Redfin Estimate

$374,268

$211K since sold in September 2018$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 16.8% lower than the average sale price ($450K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$420,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,358 sq ft
419 Dillard Green Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$299,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,613 sq ft
2811 Georges Gap Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$380,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
280 Lynn Hill Rd, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$349,900
D
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
228 Vilas Overlook Dr #1, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$525,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,047 sq ft
190 Yasmine Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$725,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
3244 Old US Highway 421, Vilas, NC 28692

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$1,717/mo

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Market trends in 28692, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$490K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 1 DAY AGO
$1,999,999
4 beds4.5 baths3,632 sq ft
196 Henson Hollar Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
$670,000
3 beds4 baths2,286 sq ft
346 Seasons Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
$299,000
2 beds2 baths973 sq ft
467 Greer Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
$464,900
3 beds2 baths3,840 sq ft
6762 US Highway 421 Hwy N, Vilas, NC 28692
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Sale history for 978 Laurel Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,058 (+1.2%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2024

$1,046

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2023

$1,046 (+2.2%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2022

$1,023 (+54.4%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2021

$663

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2020

$663 (+2.1%)

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2019

$649 (+11.0%)

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2018

$585

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2017

$585 (+9.5%)

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2016

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2015

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2014

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

Tax history for 978 Laurel Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,058 (+1.2%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2024

$1,046

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2023

$1,046 (+2.2%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2022

$1,023 (+54.4%)

$32,100 + $224,100

$256,200

2021

$663

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2020

$663 (+2.1%)

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2019

$649 (+11.0%)

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2018

$585

$27,900 + $100,700

$128,600

2017

$585 (+9.5%)

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2016

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2015

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

2014

$534

$27,900 + $97,300

$125,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.63 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,144

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

1983090298000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, Private, See Remarks

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Baseboard, Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,150
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Block, Frame

Property Features
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 3.63
Lot Size Area: 3.63
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.63
Zoning Description: None

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $584.56

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek

Location Information
Subdivision Name: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1983090298000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

Cove Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

7/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$356,000 – $431,000

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Home values near 978 Laurel Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$861,730
1255 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1177 Sq. Ft.	$309,855

Address	Redfin Estimate
937 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$484,741
944 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$413,582

Address	Redfin Estimate
1099 Laurel Branch Rd Apartment 1101, Vilas, NC 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$427,147
784 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2106 Sq. Ft.	$505,678

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