Last Sold Price
884,703 Lot Size20.31 Acres
1-8 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

Description

Sellers spent ample time and money in subdividing “Ancient Oak Preserve”. It’s only 15 minutes from Boone and 25 minutes from Banner Elk. A great investment and a must-see property. Only a few more steps to finalize Ancient Oak Preserve Subdivision. Lots of potential, could either be a gated residential community; or a tremendous retreat; wedding and event venue. Build your own barn and cabins. Perfect getaway place, quiet, peaceful setting and amazing views. Underground power and underground phone...Sellers spent ample time and money in subdividing “Ancient Oak Preserve”. It’s only 15 minutes from Boone and 25 minutes from Banner Elk. A great investment and a must-see property. Only a few more steps to finalize Ancient Oak Preserve Subdivision. Lots of potential, could either be a gated residential community; or a tremendous retreat; wedding and event venue. Build your own barn and cabins. Perfect getaway place, quiet, peaceful setting and amazing views. Underground power and underground phone lines have been installed. Lots 1-7 has been perked for septic and Lot 8 needs easement from Lot 7. No homeowner’s association fees and no deed restrictions as you may want to create your own restrictive covenants.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/29/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Luci Mae Lowery • Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk

Property Details for 1-8 Laurel Branch Road

Status
MLS #
218588
Days on Market
796
Taxes
$490 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Unimproved Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
20.31 AC
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, Mountains, Pasture, Partial, Residential, SeasonalView, TreesWoods
Zoning Description
Residential,Subdivision

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$60,000

Avg days on market

102

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

[Vilas, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 1-8 Laurel Branch Road

Lot Size20.31 AC

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$2,865 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,824

Property Taxes

$41

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Property Information for 1-8 Laurel Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Boone: Head northwest on 421 N for 7.1 miles to left on Walls Rd., to right on Joe Shoemaker Rd. Go 1 mile to left on Silverstone rd. 1/2 mile to left on Old 421, then right onto Laurel Branch Rd. The road will dead-end at the gate.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
  • Topography: Other,Rolling,Sloping,SeeRemarks
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1974-50-5231-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1973593677000
  • Association Name: n/a
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $490
  • Tax Book Number: 1278/867
  • Tax Legal Description: 20.001AC SR 1218
  • Tax Lot: Lots 1-8
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: MobileHomeAllowed, Acreage, RollingSlope, SteepSlope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.31
  • Lot Size Area: 20.31
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HOADocuments, Plat, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected, SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Utilities: ElectricityAvailable, PhoneAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Vegetation: PartiallyWooded, Wooded

Property History for 1-8 Laurel Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

$555,555
Nov 22, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

Oct 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

$549,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

$555,555
11/22/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

10/25/2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #218588

$549,500

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Schools near 1-8 Laurel Branch Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bethel Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 1-8 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
$555,555
884,703
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314,068
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74,923
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