79 Elk Horn Rd

$78,599
Price
213,444 / 4.9
Lot Size / Acres

Description

This extremely versatile lot is located atop the Elk Horn section of Leatherwood Mountains. The views from the building site go as far as the eye can see, providing amazing sunrises and quiet peaceful evenings. This almost 5 acre lot has a good amount of flat usable land that with a little work could be transformed into a great spot for horses, a garden, or all of the yard area you could desire. The Leatherwood trail system runs along the southern border of this lot giving direct access to the trails!...This extremely versatile lot is located atop the Elk Horn section of Leatherwood Mountains. The views from the building site go as far as the eye can see, providing amazing sunrises and quiet peaceful evenings. This almost 5 acre lot has a good amount of flat usable land that with a little work could be transformed into a great spot for horses, a garden, or all of the yard area you could desire. The Leatherwood trail system runs along the southern border of this lot giving direct access to the trails! Leatherwood Mountains is a gated community with many amenities to enjoy. There is a community pavilion, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a children's playground, two fishing ponds, and of course the extensive trail system stretched over 40 plus miles and 5000 acres. The businesses at the entrance to the community include equestrian facilities with barns and riding areas, a campground, horseback riding program, a zipline, and a seasonal restaurant. Leatherwood Rentals has a well established short-term rental program, managing vacation homes for owners for over 30 years. With everything that this lot has to offer, it would be a great place to create your very own mountain getaway for you and your horses.. or your family... or for just YOU! Owner has a current 4 bedroom septic permit. Call and schedule a time to see this lot today, as it may be gone tomorrow!

Property Details for 79 Elk Horn Road

Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
Pond
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Leatherwood
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 09/05/2025 01:06 PM

Property Details for 79 Elk Horn Road

StatusActive
MLS #256147
Days on Market186
Taxes$613 / year
HOA Fees$1,100 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size4.90 AC
CountyWilkes County

Location

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Building Information for 79 Elk Horn Road

Building Size-Lot Size4.90 AC

Payment Calculator

$531 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$388

Property Taxes

$51

HOA Dues

$92

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Property Information for 79 Elk Horn Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone: Take 421 south to Old 421 south. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right underneath Parkway on Elk Creek Triplett road. Follow 12 miles until the end. Turn left on Elk Creek Darby road. Follow 1 mile and Leatherwood Mountains is on your left. Check in at Main Visitor's Center. From Wilkesboro: Take hwy 268 West approximately 14 miles. Turn right on Elk Creek Darby road, follow 6 miles and Leatherwood Mountains is on your right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28624
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 3-Elk, Stoney Fork (Jobs Cabin, Elk, WILKES)
  • Topography: Other,Sloping,SeeRemarks
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2887-15-2113
  • Association Fee: $1,100.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Leatherwood POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $613
  • Tax Book Number: 1371/200
  • Tax Lot: 79
School Information
  • Elementary School: Boomer-Ferguson
  • High School: Wilkes Central
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.9
  • Lot Size Area: 4.9
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermit4Bedroom, SewerAppliedForPermit
  • Utilities: UndergroundUtilities, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: HorseFacilities
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: EquestrianCommunity, Fishing, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed

Property History for 79 Elk Horn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599—
Mar 16, 2023

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

$79,000—
Feb 27, 2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

$62,000—
Jan 9, 2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
Jan 6, 2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
Oct 10, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

—
Oct 10, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
Oct 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

$79,000—
Oct 7, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

$79,000—
Dec 30, 2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #227616

$79,000—
Dec 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #227616

$79,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599
03/16/2023

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

$79,000
02/27/2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

$62,000
01/09/2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
01/06/2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
10/10/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

—
10/10/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

—
10/10/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #240239

$79,000
10/07/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #240197

$79,000
12/30/2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #227616

$79,000
12/30/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #227616

$79,000

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Schools near 79 Elk Horn Road

This home is within Wilkes County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Wilkes Middle
Public6 to 8

West Wilkes High
Public9 to 12

Wilkes Early College High School
Public9 to 13

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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79 Elk Horn Road is a 4.9 ac of land for sale in Ferguson, NC 28624. This property was listed for sale on June 10, 2025 by Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc., it's currently listed at $78,599. It has been on the market for a total of 186 days and was last sold on February 27, 2023. This listing's school district is Wilkes County School District. Nearby schools include Mount Pleasant Elementary, West Wilkes Middle and West Wilkes High. 79 Elk Horn Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4.9 ac of land on a 213,444 sq. ft. / 4.9 acres lot.

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