When was property at 488 Wards Branch Road built and last sold?

The property at 488 Wards Branch Road was built in 1999 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 488 Wards Branch Road is $398,425.

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Watauga

28679

488 Wards Branch Road

Map

$394,900

↓ $5K (1.3%)

● House - For Sale

488 Wards Branch Road

Sugar Grove, NC 28679

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,152 Ft²

$1,940

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many upgrades and has a nice large open front deck with recently added screened porch for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High-Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!!

Unit Size

1,152 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

10.99 acres

Price per sqft

$343

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1999

Listed By

Jason Eldreth

[email protected]

A Plus Realty

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Last updated: 3 months ago (CANOPYMLS #CAR4400306)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 7, 2026	Price Decreased	$394,900 ↓ $5K (1.3%)
Price Decreased
Jul 3, 2026	Listed by A PLUS Realty	$399,900
Listed by A PLUS Realty
Dec 3, 2018	No longer available	-
No longer available
Sep 4, 2018	Relisted	$189,900
Relisted
Aug 23, 2018	No longer available	-
No longer available
Aug 13, 2018	No longer available	-
No longer available
Jun 8, 2018	Listed	$189,900
Listed

	Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many recent upgrades and has a nice large open front deck for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!! The manager has listed the unit size as 1152 square feet.
May 29, 2018	Listed	$189,900
Listed

	Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many recent upgrades and has a nice large open front deck for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!! The manager has listed the unit size as 1152 square feet.
Sep 2, 2017	Listed	$199,900
Listed

	Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many recent upgrades and has a nice large open front deck for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!! The manager has listed the unit size as 1152 square feet.

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

Parking Details

Has Carport

Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Garden Tub

Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1152

Year Built: 1999

Levels: One

Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, See Remarks

Patio and Porch Features: Deck

Lot Features: Wooded

Lot Size Area: 10.99

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 10.99

Lot Size Square Feet: 478724.4

Water Source: Well

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $207,700

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane

Sewer : Septic Installed

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1999

Effective Year Built: 1999
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 33
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 478,724

Lot Size Frontage Feet: 0
Total Building Area: 1,248
Building Area: 1,248
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,248
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 6

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000010990
Standard Land Use Code: 1006
County Land Use Code: R08
Mobile Home Indicator: T

Neighborhood

School District Name: Watauga County Schools

Census Tract: 920200

Geography

Account Number: 1597737

Parcel: 1962-64-4295-000
Municipality: LAUREL CREEK
Latitude: 36.2573
Longitude: -81.8287

Address

Full Address: 488 Wards Branch Rd

Address - House Number: 488
Address - Street Name: Wards Branch
Address - Suffix Type: Rd
State: NC
City Name: Sugar Grove
Carrier Code: R001
4-Digit Zip Code: 9308
Zip Code: 28679

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $67,547

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2209

Valuation Date: Oct 04, 2023
Confidence Score: 69
Final Value: 312,388
High Value: 381,416
Low Value: 243,360

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $207,700

Market Land Value: $90,200
Market Improvement Value: $117,500

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $207,700
Assessed Land Value: $90,200
Assessed Improvements Value: $117,500

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$627,500

Sale Price/ft²

$325

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2557 ft²

Average Home Age

34 years

Currently For Sale

101 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Jason Eldreth, A PLUS Realty
Last Updated: 3 months ago
Data Source: CANOPYMLS, MLS# CAR4400306

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