1068 Laurel Branch Rd

$599,900
Price
3
Beds
1,730 Sq. Ft.
$347 / Sq. Ft.
1,730
Sq. Ft.
$347
per Sq. Ft.

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

Property Details for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains, Pasture
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 01:54 PM

Property Details for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #258135
Days on Market72
Taxes$823 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1954
Lot Size28.03 AC / 1,220,986 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 1068 Laurel Branch Road

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

Payment Calculator

$3,033 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,964

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
  • Rooms 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
Dec 9, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4315716

$599,900—
Dec 9, 2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$599,900—
Dec 6, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258135

$599,900—
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$605,500—
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315716

$605,500—
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258135

$605,500—
May 31, 2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

$216,000—
May 7, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645810772

$216,000

+8.6% / yr

Apr 3, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

—
Oct 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

$250,000—
Oct 4, 2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #204907

$225,000—
Oct 4, 2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #204521

$250,000—
Dec 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #204907

$250,000—
Nov 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #204521

$300,000—
Jul 9, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419494820

$145,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4315716

$599,900
12/09/2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$599,900
12/06/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258135

$599,900
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987113

$605,500
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315716

$605,500
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258135

$605,500
05/31/2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

$216,000
05/07/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645810772

$216,000

+8.6% / yr

04/03/2019

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

—
10/10/2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #210943

$250,000
10/04/2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #204907

$225,000
10/04/2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #204521

$250,000
12/29/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #204907

$250,000
11/21/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #204521

$300,000
07/09/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419494820

$145,000

For completeness, Compass 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
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 $599,900. It has been on the market for a total of 72 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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