488 Wards Branch Rd

1,152 Sq. Ft.
$347 / Sq. Ft.
1,152
Sq. Ft.
$347
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many upgrades and has a nice large open front deck with recently added screened porch for relaxing in the...Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many upgrades and has a nice large open front deck with recently added screened porch for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High-Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!
  1. Listed by A PLUS Realty • 828-297-1000

Property Details for 488 Wards Branch Road

Architectural Style
ManufacturedHome, Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek
Parking Features
Carport, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange
Zoning
none
Zoning Description
None
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2026 10:32 AM

Property Details for 488 Wards Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #262950
Days on Market2
Taxes$660 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1999
Lot Size10.99 AC / 478,724 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 488 Wards Branch Road

Stories1Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size10.99 AC / 478,724 SF

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$2,048 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,993

Property Taxes

$55

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 488 Wards Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone: Follow Hwy 321N/421N to Vilas, turn Left on Hwy 321 N follow for approx. 3.5 miles to Right on Wards Branch Rd., follow for 1/2 mile to home on Right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 7-Cove Creek
  • MLS Area Minor: 210 - North Carolina
  • Topography: Cleared, Part Wooded
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1962-64-4295-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $660
  • Tax Assessed Value: 207700
  • Tax Book Number: 928/265
  • Tax Legal Description: metes and bounds
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga
  • Middle Or Junior School: None
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1152.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1152.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.99
  • Lot Size Area: 10.99
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 10.99 acres
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 478724.4
  • Living Area: 1152.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 1999
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Association Amenities: Landscaping
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: LogSiding, Manufactured, VinylSiding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: ThreeOrMoreUnits, WallWindowUnits, AtticFan
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: ElectricWaterHeater, Freezer, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Garden Tub, Kitchen Island
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Body Type: DoubleWide

Property History for 488 Wards Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4400306

$399,900—
Jul 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9997682

$399,900—
Jul 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262950

$399,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4400306

$399,900
07/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9997682

$399,900
07/01/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262950

$399,900

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

Public Records for 488 Wards Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$90,200Additions$117,500Total$207,700
Tax Record2025$612 ($51 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size478,724 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1999CountyWATAUGAAPN1962-64-4295-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 488 Wards 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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488 Wards Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Sugar Grove, NC 28679. This property was listed for sale on July 1, 2026 by A PLUS Realty, it's currently listed at $399,900. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Cove Creek Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 488 Wards Branch Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,152 sqft single family home built in 1999.

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