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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,150 sqft$142/sqft
978 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.63 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Recently updated, this charming ranch style home comes with 3.63 acres and is located in the Cove Creek community/school district with an easy, 15-20 minute drive to Boone on paved county roads. A wide front deck wraps around the side of the home and offers wonderful outdoor relaxation and entertainment space as does the large, grassy front yard. The main floor offers a comfortable living and dining space plus kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. There is a master bedroom with a full bath...Recently updated, this charming ranch style home comes with 3.63 acres and is located in the Cove Creek community/school district with an easy, 15-20 minute drive to Boone on paved county roads. A wide front deck wraps around the side of the home and offers wonderful outdoor relaxation and entertainment space as does the large, grassy front yard. The main floor offers a comfortable living and dining space plus kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. There is a master bedroom with a full bath plus two additional bedrooms. Bathrooms have been updated and painted and the entire home has new flooring and carpet. Interior stairs lead to the lower level unfinished basement and garage. Basement offers the possibility for more finished and heated living space. There is also a detached 600+ sq. ft. garage/storage building. The acreage is comprised of Tract 1 (0.985 acres) and Tract 2 (2.653) acres for a combined total of 3.63 acres. Sellers have had the back wall waterproofed and 2 French drains professionally installed in place behind the home. Washer and dryer are located in the basement and are not currently hooked up.
  • Listed by: Patricia Turner • Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Blowing R
  • Listed by: Linda K. Robinson • Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Blowing R
Listing closed: 09/11/2018 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 209494

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,900

Avg days on market

98

Sale-to-list ratio

84.1%

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Location

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Property Information for 978 Laurel Branch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $585 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Other, Private, SeeRemarks
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: Pasture
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 3.63 AC / 158,122 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 N to a LEFT on Tater Hill Road, LEFT on Silverstone, LEFT on Old 421 and then a RIGHT on to Laurel Branch Rd.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 7-Cove Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1983-09-0298-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $585
  • Tax Book Number: 1905/434
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • Elementary School District: Cove Creek
  • High School District: Cove Creek
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Cove Creek
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.63
  • Lot Size Area: 3.63
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1150.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Documents Available: SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Block, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, InteriorEntry, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath

Property History for 978 Laurel Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #209494

$163,000
Sep 7, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630761400

$163,000

+10.2% / yr

Aug 5, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #209494

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #209494

$163,000
09/07/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630761400

$163,000

+10.2% / yr

08/05/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #209494

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

Public Records for 978 Laurel Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,100Additions$224,100Total$256,200
Tax Record2025$1,058 ($88 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size158,123 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978CountyWATAUGAAPN1983-09-0298-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 978 Laurel 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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