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Last Sold Price
2 beds951 sqft
500 Frank Wilson Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
Single FamilyProperty Type
72.48 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$894/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Million dollar views with a charming updated cottage included! This property features some of the most breathtaking 360 degree views in the high country, with peak elevations just under 4,000 ft. Immaculately maintained farm features approximately 30 acres of fenced pasture and 32 acres of mature hardwoods. Property includes a beautifully updated home built in 1940 and the original farmhouse constructed in 1872 that is just waiting to be restored to its original splendor. Multiple outbuildings including...Million dollar views with a charming updated cottage included! This property features some of the most breathtaking 360 degree views in the high country, with peak elevations just under 4,000 ft. Immaculately maintained farm features approximately 30 acres of fenced pasture and 32 acres of mature hardwoods. Property includes a beautifully updated home built in 1940 and the original farmhouse constructed in 1872 that is just waiting to be restored to its original splendor. Multiple outbuildings including a massive barn with stalls, tack room, living area, and work shop in place. Chicken coup with raised beds for fresh veggies in the summer. Multiple trails and numerous fenced pastures make this a horse lovers dream! 4 springs on the property with several pastures for hay production. Shed houses farm equipment and has plenty of room for hay storage. Small apple orchard on property. Privately situated a half mile from paved access, property is convenient to Boone and everything else in the high country. Upstairs ceiling height is less than 7' so though not counted in square footage the home does have two additional rooms upstairs and a 3 BR septic permit. Recent improvements to home include a new master bath with double vanity, custom tile shower with two heads, and towel warmer. New paint, fixtures, gutters, pex plumbing, updated electrical, radon mitigation, water softener and filtration system, 5 mini splits, tankless gas water heater, new LG appliances, 2 bidets with heated toilet seats. Smart home can be contraolled by Google. Barn had an apartment added with a large room with adjacent bath for guests, as well as lines run for water, power, and data. Don't miss one of the most beautiful farms in the High Country, come and explore today and make this yours!
  • Listed by: Joel Farthing • Boone Real Estate 828-773-3384
Listing closed: 02/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 252577

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

89

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Vilas, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 500 Frank Wilson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,061 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Farmhouse, Mountain
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, Stream
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: LongRange, Mountains, Pasture, TreesWoods
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 72.48 AC / 3,157,228 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 421 North into Tennessee for approximately 15 miles from Boone and turn left on Bulldog Rd. Bulldog will become Beaver Dam Rd at the North Carolina line. Continue approximately 2.7 miles to a left on Frank Wilson. Property is on the right (see sign). Or take your favorite route to Bethel Rd, turn onto Beaver Dam, continue 2.8 miles to Frank Wilson road on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1974-18-0587-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,061
  • Tax Book Number: 2114/878
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 951.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 72.48
  • Lot Size Area: 72.48
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 951.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, LivingQuarters, Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Documents Available: LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermit3Bedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, HorseFacilities, OutBuildings, Storage, GravelDriveway
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless, ThreeOrMoreUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement
  • Appliances: Dryer, ExhaustFan, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic

Property History for 500 Frank Wilson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 21, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

$850,000—
Jan 24, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

—
Jan 23, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/21/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

$850,000
01/24/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

—
01/23/2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252577

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

Public Records for 500 Frank Wilson Road

Taxable ValueLand$485,400Additions$165,600Total$651,000
Tax Record2025$1,074 ($90 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt416 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,156,793 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948CountyWATAUGAAPN1974-18-0587-000

Schools near 500 Frank Wilson 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
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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$850,000
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