Relax in this spacious 2052 sq foot single-level home on 10.85 mountain acres with multiple springs, waterfalls, and rock outcroppings near the Watauga River Gorge. 3br/2ba modular single-level home with two bonus rooms. Master bedroom has large en suite bath with big tub and two sinks. Home is pet-friendly, with a 10x24 deck and a 2000 sq ft fenced front yard overlooking a pastoral view to the west. Long range views to the south include a full view of Beech Mountain ski slopes. Property has 120 feet of road frontage on Ward’s Branch Rd. The driveway is shared with one neighbor at the top. Higher up the drive is a huge boulder outcropping and a waterfall that could be made into a beautiful picnic area. A year-round mountain spring runs more than 1000 feet through the property and creates a picturesque entryway to asecond-home site on the upper portion of the property, with long-range mountain views. Conveniently located three minutes to the Watauga Gorge River Park and fifteen minutes to Boone. Five minutes to Sugar Grove, ten minutes to Valle Crucis.
Sold for $376,000 on 11/10/25
$376,000
560 Wards Branch Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
3beds
2,052sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
10.85 Acres Lot
$370,200 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$2,313 Estimated rent
Home value
$370,200
$337,000 - $407,000
$2,313/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 15, 2025 at 08:13am
Listed by:
John Cockman 828-773-5493,
Watauga Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Sandra Hancock, 207902
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257946
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,052
- Total interior livable area: 2,052 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,052
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 10.85 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1962646758000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modular/Prefab,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Modular/Prefab
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Fishing, River, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Location
- Region: Sugar Grove
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $376,000-5.8%$183/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #257946 | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $399,000$194/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257946 | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000-0.3%$194/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257946 | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: High Country AOR #247983 | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $400,000$195/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #247983 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,678 | $427,900 |
| 2023 | $1,678 +1.4% | $427,900 |
| 2022 | $1,655 +31.5% | $427,900 +64.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28679
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cove Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cove Creek
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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