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4 beds5,216 sqft
501 John Ward Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Est: $8,096/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.04 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$288/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to Mountain Splendor! Enjoy the best of Watauga County living from this furnished custom log home offering 4+BR/4.5BA, 5216sq.ft. on over 8 unrestricted acres with barn, stream, privacy, easy paved road access, great mountain views, and more! Cabin offers beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, exposed beams throughout, multi-level floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors, hot-tub and over 2000sqft of covered decking to take in the cool mountain breezes and beautiful mountain views....Welcome to Mountain Splendor! Enjoy the best of Watauga County living from this furnished custom log home offering 4+BR/4.5BA, 5216sq.ft. on over 8 unrestricted acres with barn, stream, privacy, easy paved road access, great mountain views, and more! Cabin offers beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, exposed beams throughout, multi-level floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors, hot-tub and over 2000sqft of covered decking to take in the cool mountain breezes and beautiful mountain views. The main level of cabin features the spacious great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, inviting entryway, half bath, large dining area, well-appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, laundry/pantry, and primary bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet, tiled shower, double vanity, and tub. Second level of home offers a spacious loft sitting area, guest ensuite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Lower level of home features the family room with stone fireplace, kitchenette, pool table area, full bath and 2 additional bonus rooms currently being utilized as sleeping areas and the utility room. Exterior of home offers over 2000sq.ft. of covered decking for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment with a full wraparound deck on main level with screened in area, propane hookup for grill, lower-level deck offers additional sitting areas along with hot tub. Barn offers over 1200 square feet on main level including a 1-car pull through garage along with additional storage space and loft area. This Cabin has been successfully operated as a vacation rental in addition to private use by owner. This cabin would make a great vacation home, primary residence or rental investment! Located within close proximity to Bethel School/Park, Watauga River and within 20-25 minutes of downtown Boone and App State!
8 days on Market
  • Listed by: • A PLUS Realty 828-297-1000
Last updated: 09/11/2026 12:49 PM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 264037

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Property Information for 501 John Ward Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,137 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome, Mountain
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: LongRange, Mountains
  • Zoning: R!
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 8.04 AC / 350,222 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone: Hwy 321/421 N, turn Left on Hwy 321 N at (Skateworld), follow 7 miles turn Right on Bethel Rd go 1.5 miles, turn left on John Ward Rd to #501 on left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
  • MLS Area Minor: 210 - North Carolina
  • Topography: Sloped, Wooded
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1953-32-4915-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,137
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1093000
  • Tax Book Number: 1905/381
  • Tax Legal Description: metes and bounds
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
  • Middle Or Junior School: None
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Other Parking: Detached 1-Car pull-through
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3362.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1854.0
  • Building Area Total: 163.0
  • Lot Features: Creek/Stream, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.04
  • Lot Size Area: 8.04
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 8.04 Acres
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 350222.4
  • Living Area: 5216.0
  • Elevation: 3000
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, GuestHouse
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 2008
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, SellersPropertyDisclosure, RentRolls
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermit4Bedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FirePit, HotTubSpa, GravelDriveway
  • Spa: Yes
  • Association Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 16
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump, TwoUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump, Propane, Zoned
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasRange, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, SecondKitchen, VaultedCeilings
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)

Property History for 501 John Ward Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #10000805

$1,499,900
Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #264037

$1,499,900
Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4423924

$1,499,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #10000805

$1,499,900
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #264037

$1,499,900
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4423924

$1,499,900

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

Public Records for 501 John Ward Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,700Additions$1,036,300Total$1,093,000
Tax Record2025$4,137 ($345 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,443 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,443 SqFtStories2Lot Size350,222 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008CountyWATAUGAAPN1953-32-4915-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 501 John Ward 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

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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501 John Ward Road is a single family home for sale in Sugar Grove, NC 28679. This property was listed for sale on September 11, 2026 by A PLUS Realty, it's currently listed at $1,499,900. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on February 29, 2012. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Bethel Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 501 John Ward Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 5,216 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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