342 Locust Gap Rd

Vilas, NC 28692

$1,097,000
Price
4
Beds
4,829 Sq. Ft.
$227 / Sq. Ft.
4,829
Sq. Ft.
$227
per Sq. Ft.
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

Description

This extraordinary 19-acre mountain estate combines sweeping Blue Ridge views with a newly updated main home, a bonus studio apartment, multiple garages, a 1,500 sq ft workshop, and brand-new metal roofs on both the house (August 2025) and workshop (February 2025). Step inside this incredible home and discover a floor plan designed for both luxury and comfort, where the heart of the home is a recently remodeled, eat-in kitchen that will delight any culinary enthusiast. It features a fantastic island...This extraordinary 19-acre mountain estate combines sweeping Blue Ridge views with a newly updated main home, a bonus studio apartment, multiple garages, a 1,500 sq ft workshop, and brand-new metal roofs on both the house (August 2025) and workshop (February 2025). Step inside this incredible home and discover a floor plan designed for both luxury and comfort, where the heart of the home is a recently remodeled, eat-in kitchen that will delight any culinary enthusiast. It features a fantastic island with a propane gas cooktop, double ovens, and beautiful leathered granite counters with chiseled edge. An expansive, well-organized pantry provides exceptional storage, and a separate formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. The gorgeous, sunken living room is magnificent, boasting cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and huge windows that flood the space with natural light, while a cozy and efficient wood-burning stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious primary suite offers a private escape with vaulted ceilings and direct access to the back deck through glass doors, allowing you to wake up to glorious mountain views. The luxurious ensuite bathroom features marble counters, separate vanities, and his-and-hers walk-in closets and water closets for ultimate privacy and convenience; the deck section directly outside the suite is reinforced for a potential hot tub. The main level also includes a versatile library/den that opens to the back deck, offering endless possibilities as a hobby room, art studio, or home gym. The finished basement provides additional living and entertainment space, featuring new vinyl plank flooring, a spacious living room/game room, a home office with a separate exterior door which would be a fabulous additional bedroom if desired, and a dedicated home theater with all equipment conveying. The outdoor spaces are designed for relaxation and enjoyment, with expansive decking providing multiple areas to take in the incredible mountain vistas. The property includes flat areas on the paved driveway perfect for basketball, skateboarding, and biking, a large yard great for play and a fantastic sledding hill, and a fire pit with incredible views - a perfect spot for evening gatherings under the stars. The property also includes a detached 3-car garage with a full studio apartment above, ideal for guests or a rental, a 2-car garage in the basement of the main house, as well as a large, dedicated workshop "the shop" for projects and storage. Enjoy easy, level entry into the home and flat parking, making access effortless. With its stunning views, luxurious features, and exceptional privacy, this property is more than a home—it's a truly incredible mountain lifestyle waiting to be discovered.
  1. Listed by Kimmy Tiedemann • Keller Williams High Country • (828) 773-5163

Property Details for 342 Locust Gap Road

Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private, ThreeOrMoreSpaces
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, SkiArea, TreesWoods, SouthernExposure
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 12:48 PM

Property Details for 342 Locust Gap Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #258142
Days on Market74
Taxes$2,333 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1999
Lot Size19.78 AC / 861,616 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 342 Locust Gap Road

Stories1Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size19.78 AC / 861,616 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,615 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,421

Property Taxes

$194

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 342 Locust Gap Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone, take 421/321 towards Tennessee. Left at Skateworld to stay on 321. Right onto Bethel Rd. Follow 3.9 miles, turn left onto Mountaindale Rd. Follow 3.5 miles, turn left onto Locust Gap. Follow 0.4 miles to driveway on right. Note, the house cannot see house from the street. Mailbox is on the left across from the driveway. For planning purposes, please note this house is 35 minutes from downtown Boone.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1965-45-6615-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,333
  • Tax Book Number: 2128/136
  • Tax Legal Description: LOCUST GAP RD
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2716.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2113.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.78
  • Lot Size Area: 19.78
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4829.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse, LivingQuarters, Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermit5OrMoreBedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Electric, ThreeOrMoreUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, Gas, HeatPump, Propane, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, FreeStanding, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: DoubleOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings, JettedTub, SecondKitchen, HomeTheater

Property History for 342 Locust Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258142

—
Sep 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258142

$1,097,000—
Sep 30, 2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

$670,000—
Sep 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678988522

$670,000—
Aug 20, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

—
Jul 6, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

$699,900—
Jun 30, 2020

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #423523

$699,900—
Jun 22, 2020

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #219562

$699,900—
Jan 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #219562

$699,900—
Dec 31, 2019

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #215790

$699,900—
Jun 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #423523

$849,900—
Jun 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #215790

$849,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258142

—
09/20/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258142

$1,097,000
09/30/2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

$670,000
09/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678988522

$670,000
08/20/2020

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

—
07/06/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #222986

$699,900
06/30/2020

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #423523

$699,900
06/22/2020

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #219562

$699,900
01/02/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #219562

$699,900
12/31/2019

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #215790

$699,900
06/24/2019

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #423523

$849,900
06/24/2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #215790

$849,900

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

Public Records for 342 Locust Gap Road

Taxable ValueLand$128,600Additions$605,200Total$733,800
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,800 SqFtStories1Lot Size861,617 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999CountyWATAUGAAPN1965-45-6615-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 342 Locust Gap Road

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

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