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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,334 sqft$127/sqft
1651 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
Single FamilyProperty Type
16.83 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy the sound of a mountain creek as you relax on the front porch of this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. Move-in ready with good access to a state maintained road, this home would be a great choice for year around residency or a private mountain get-a-way. A large family room with wood burning brick fireplace and hardwood floors open into an extra large dining area and adjoining kitchen. Situated on 16.83 acres of beautiful mountain land that is accessed by an updated graveled road, this property...Enjoy the sound of a mountain creek as you relax on the front porch of this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. Move-in ready with good access to a state maintained road, this home would be a great choice for year around residency or a private mountain get-a-way. A large family room with wood burning brick fireplace and hardwood floors open into an extra large dining area and adjoining kitchen. Situated on 16.83 acres of beautiful mountain land that is accessed by an updated graveled road, this property offers lots of privacy and is perfect for hiking, camping, hunting or even a guest cabin. This is a unique opportunity to own a great home and a large tract of mountain land at an affordable price!
  • Listed by: Tim Hodges • Hodges & Company Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/27/2018 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 39204013

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$265,000

Avg days on market

122

Sale-to-list ratio

82.4%

Vilas, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 1651 Laurel Branch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $770 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Private
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 16.83 AC / 733,114 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: US Hwy. 421 North toward Tennessee. Turn left onto US Hwy. 321 @ Skateworld. Turn right onto Old Hwy. 421 @ Cove Creek Store. In approx. 3.5 miles turn left onto Laurel Branch Rd. House is located approx. 1.6 miles on the left (first house on the left once the road turns to gravel).
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 7-Cove Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1973780634000
  • Additional Parcels Description: Pin 1973784588000 - Deed Book/Page 1453/235 - 12.78 Acres
  • Tax Annual Amount: $770
  • Tax Book Number: 1515/036
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • Elementary School District: Cove Creek
  • High School District: Cove Creek
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Cove Creek
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1334.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.83
  • Lot Size Area: 16.83
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1334.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Documents Available: LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal, Other, SeeRemarks
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Masonry, WoodBurning, Insert, WoodBurningStove
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Attic
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath

Property History for 1651 Laurel Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204013

$170,000
Apr 26, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621097602

$170,000

-0.2% / yr

Mar 18, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204013

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204013

$170,000
04/26/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621097602

$170,000

-0.2% / yr

03/18/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204013

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

Public Records for 1651 Laurel Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,000Additions$203,500Total$240,500
Tax Record2025$1,000 ($83 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtStories1Lot Size176,418 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973CountyWATAUGAAPN1973-78-0634-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1651 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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This home: 1651 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
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$1,500
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