Last Sold Price
4 beds878 sqft$364/sqft
500 Henson Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

Description

Don't let the advertised square footage fool you, the upstairs has over 1,000 square feet just under 7' with 3 bedrooms, den, bonus room, and full bath! Main level is bright and airy with an open living and dining area with laminate floors accented by a beautiful wood stove. One level living is possible with a bed and bath on the main with the kitchen, dining, and laundry conveniently located. Enjoy the privacy and cool mountain breezes from the covered front porch as you begin and end your day nestled...Don't let the advertised square footage fool you, the upstairs has over 1,000 square feet just under 7' with 3 bedrooms, den, bonus room, and full bath! Main level is bright and airy with an open living and dining area with laminate floors accented by a beautiful wood stove. One level living is possible with a bed and bath on the main with the kitchen, dining, and laundry conveniently located. Enjoy the privacy and cool mountain breezes from the covered front porch as you begin and end your day nestled in a hollow in the lovely Cove Creek community. In the past, portions of the nearly 10 acres were used to raise crops and gardens, and with a little work these areas could be reclaimed to make an ideal mini-farm. Unrestricted acreage with state road frontage means that you can easily add another home site and further utilize the property. Detached two car carport provides ample parking or workshop space, with several other outbuildings ready to be utilized as you need. All of this located an easy 15 minute drive from Boone and all of its amenities but situated to shield you from the hustle and bustle when you get home. Upstairs appears to have original hardwoods throughout, just begging to be brought back to their splendor. Come and explore one of the most well-kept homes that you will find in this area, with enough acreage to explore, farm, or dream. Book your appointment today!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/25/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joel Farthing • Boone Real Estate • 828-773-3384

Property Details for 500 Henson Branch Road

Status
MLS #
257588
Days on Market
89
Taxes
$581 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
9.90 AC / 431,244 SF
Architectural Style
Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek
Parking Features
Carport, Driveway, Detached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains

Location

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Building Information for 500 Henson Branch Road

Stories2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size9.90 AC / 431,244 SF

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$1,675 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,627

Property Taxes

$48

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 500 Henson Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of 321 and 421 at SKateworld: take HWY 421 1.3 miles to a left on Sherwood Rd. In 1.2 miles turn right on Old HWY 421. 0.8 miles to left on Henson Branch. Home is a half mile on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 7-Cove Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1983-04-5051-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $581
  • Tax Book Number: 2396/603
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 878.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.9
  • Lot Size Area: 9.9
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 878.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermit4Bedroom
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Attic, SeeRemarks

Property History for 500 Henson Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257588

$320,000
Nov 19, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1921740172

$320,000

+4205.9% / yr

Oct 21, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257588

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257588

$320,000
11/19/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1921740172

$320,000

+4205.9% / yr

10/21/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257588

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Public Records for 500 Henson Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,100Additions$138,200Total$210,300
Tax Record2025$594 ($49 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtStories2Lot Size431,244 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyWATAUGAAPN1983-04-5051-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 500 Henson 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 500 Henson Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
$320,000
4
878
431,244
3
1
1,522
22,651
$575,000
3
2,474
309,276
$164,000
2
1,104
50,094
$21,000
32,234
$47,500
67,953

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