79 Elk Horn Rd

213,444 / 4.9
Lot Size / Acres

Description

This is a very usable almost 5 acres located inside the gated community of Leatherwood Mountains. The lot sits atop the Elk Horn section of Leatherwood, featuring long-distance views to the South and East. The trail system is adjacent to this lot and can be accessed directly from the build site. This lot has a current 4-bedroom septic permit and is ready for building! A majority of this lot is on a gentle slope or flat land, so building an area for your horses is easily accomplished. The development...This is a very usable almost 5 acres located inside the gated community of Leatherwood Mountains. The lot sits atop the Elk Horn section of Leatherwood, featuring long-distance views to the South and East. The trail system is adjacent to this lot and can be accessed directly from the build site. This lot has a current 4-bedroom septic permit and is ready for building! A majority of this lot is on a gentle slope or flat land, so building an area for your horses is easily accomplished. The development has been growing for over 30 years and the amenities keep getting better! With over 50 miles of horseback and hiking trails, a community swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, two fishing ponds, there is plenty to entertain the whole family! The commercial businesses at the entrance to Leatherwood are a seasonal restaurant, equestrian facilities, a campground, a guided horseback riding program, and entertainment venues. Schedule a time to see this extremely versatile lot today, as it may be gone tomorrow!
  1. Listed by Trevor Whitson • Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc. • (336) 973-5028

Property Details for 79 Elk Horn Road

Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
Pond
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Leatherwood
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 07/17/2026 12:42 PM

Property Details for 79 Elk Horn Road

StatusActive
MLS #263178
Days on Market8
Taxes$442 / year
HOA Fees$1,155 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property 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

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$504 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$371

Property Taxes

$37

HOA Dues

$96

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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: $1,155.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Leatherwood POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $442
  • 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
Jul 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #263178

$74,500
Mar 20, 2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599
Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #263178

$74,500
03/20/2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599
06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256147

$78,599

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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 July 10, 2026 by Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc., it's currently listed at $74,500. It has been on the market for a total of 8 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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