3 beds1,730 sqft$332/sqft
1068 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
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Description

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space...Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2026 03:21 PM

  1. Listed by Jason Eldreth • A PLUS Realty • 828-297-1000

Property Details for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

Status
MLS #
258135
Days on Market
314
Taxes
$823 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
28.03 AC / 1,220,986 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains, Pasture

Location

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Building Information for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

Stories2Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size28.03 AC / 1,220,986 SF

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$2,991 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,923

Property Taxes

$69

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone: follow US-421 N 6.5 miles to a Left onto Walls Rd, follow for 0.3 mi. turn Right onto Joe Shoemaker Rd follow 1.0 mi. Turn Left onto Silverstone Rd follow for .5mi, Turn left onto OLD US Hwy 421 follow 0.2 mi. Turn Right onto Laurel Branch Rd to 1068 on right. See sign
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 7-Cove Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1973-99-8321-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1973-99-5906-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $823
  • Tax Book Number: 2030/316
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1730.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 28.03
  • Lot Size Area: 28.03
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1730.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Volts220
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, HorseFacilities, OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Fencing: Perimeter, Partial
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Propane, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FreeStanding, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4315716

$575,000
Apr 1, 2026

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$575,000
Apr 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$605,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4315716

$575,000
04/01/2026

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$575,000
04/01/2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$605,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,600Additions$106,300Total$163,900
Tax Record2025$718 ($60 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,650 SqFtStories1Lot Size424,710 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954CountyWATAUGAAPN1973-99-8321-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1068 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
Cove Creek 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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1068 Laurel Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Vilas, NC 28692. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2025 by A PLUS Realty, it's currently listed at $575,000. It has been on the market for a total of 314 days and was last sold on May 31, 2019. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Cove Creek Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 1068 Laurel Branch Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,730 sqft single family home built in 1954.

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