Last Sold Price
Rush Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Description

Beautiful mountain and pastoral views, two bold streams converging into one, rock outcroppings, and cleared pasture make this the ideal tract to build your dream home in the mountains! State maintained paved access wraps one edge of the property on a lightly traveled road making access a breeze year-round. This property is located within walking distance of the Bethel Community Park, General Store, and hatchery supported trout fishing waters. An easy and beautiful drive of less than 30 minutes takes...Beautiful mountain and pastoral views, two bold streams converging into one, rock outcroppings, and cleared pasture make this the ideal tract to build your dream home in the mountains! State maintained paved access wraps one edge of the property on a lightly traveled road making access a breeze year-round. This property is located within walking distance of the Bethel Community Park, General Store, and hatchery supported trout fishing waters. An easy and beautiful drive of less than 30 minutes takes you into Boone or to Watauga Lake, and 45 minutes will get you to the area ski resorts. The perfect place for year-round or vacation living, come and see one of the most beautiful undeveloped pieces left in one of the most gorgeous areas of the High Country. Septic permit is already in place, just bring your house plans and begin living your dream today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/22/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joel Farthing • Boone Real Estate

Property Details for Rush Branch Road

Status
MLS #
220552
Days on Market
208
Taxes
$166 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
-
MLS Type
-
Year Built
-
Lot Size
4.25 AC / 185,130 SF
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains, Pasture, SouthernExposure
Zoning Description
Deed Restrictions

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$86,000

Avg days on market

200

Sale-to-list ratio

81.3%

Sugar Grove, NC

9 comparable properties found

a view of a city
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Sold 02/04/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a backyard of the house
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Sold 11/01/24

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Bathrooms
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$1,850,000 | 166-acres Lower Rush Branch Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Sold 04/22/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a backyard with plants and a garden
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Sold 09/11/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a field of grass and trees
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$86,000

Sold 08/07/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a city
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Sold 06/04/26

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Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
18.14
Acres
a view of a dry yard
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7

$90,000

Sold 10/07/24

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
12.5
Acres
$22,000 | 321 North N Highway, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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8

$22,000

Sold 06/17/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$22,000 | N/a N/a 321st Highway North, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Sold 06/17/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for Rush Branch Road

Stories-Residences-Year Built-Lot Size4.25 AC / 185,130 SF

Payment Calculator

$217 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$203

Property Taxes

$14

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for Rush Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of 421 and 321 (at Skateworld): Take 321 4.7 miles to a right on Rush Branch Rd. Continue 3.6 miles to the property on the left. See sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
  • Topography: Pasture,Rolling
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1963-04-1092-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $166
  • Tax Book Number: 1958/187
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Pasture, RollingSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.25
  • Lot Size Area: 4.25
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected, SepticPermit3Bedroom, SepticNeeded
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, HorseFacilities
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Property History for Rush Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

$40,000
Aug 13, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

Feb 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

$49,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

$40,000
08/13/2020

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

02/27/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #220552

$49,900

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

Schools near Rush 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
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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