Apple Tree Farm - a rare offering of 243+ acres with a farmhouse, unfinished garage/building, storage building, two barns, and trails - with wooded acreage, sprawling pastures, and long-range, layered Blue Ridge Mountain views at high elevations. With the potential for many different uses, this is the perfect spot for a homestead, family estate/legacy property, horse property, working farm with farming opportunities, or investment opportunity with potential for development - no zoning and no restrictions! Offering easy access year-round from state-maintained roads, this property is just 15 minutes from Appalachian State University and amenities in Boone but offers ample privacy. The large farmhouse front porch is the perfect place for overlooking the green pastures, small pond, and mountains beyond - enjoy mother nature at her finest with acres and acres made for exploring and enjoying the cool Blue Ridge Mountain air! The 3 BR, 2.5 BA home, awaiting the right buyer to put their own personal touches, offers a living room, den, kitchen, and dining room on the first level - upstairs, find a large primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and multiple bonus rooms. Additional features: central vacuum, recently replaced windows throughout, wormy chestnut kitchen cabinets, four garage bays, full basement with bathroom, high-speed internet. The farmhouse would also make a great guest home, with the opportunity to build on the acreage! The unfinished garage/building was originally intended as a garage with an apartment above and offers four additional garage bays. An open-air storage building is great for equipment or vehicle storage, and a large usable barn offers even more potential. Apple trees & wildflowers surround the farmhouse and a trail system runs through parts of the wooded acreage to pasture areas. The serenity of Apple Tree Farm lasts year-round with pastoral and sunset views overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains! As of January 2026, sellers are in the process of selling off a 3-acre portion of tract 1993-20-6423-000 - see visual; survey forthcoming.
Lot/land
Price cut: $50K (12/8)
$3,499,999
840 Ed Williams Road, Zionville, NC 28698
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243.23Acres
Unimproved Land
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243.23 Acres Lot
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What's special
Sprawling pasturesWooded acreageAmple privacy
- 64 days |
- 514 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2026 at 07:36am
Listed by:
Jay Vincent (828)295-0700,
BHHS Vincent Properties
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259422
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Fence, Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 243.23 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Level, Many Trees
- Topography: Level,Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Crop(s), Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1993008633000
- On leased land: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Zionville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,152,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,291
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $3,499,999-1.4% |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $3,550,000-4.1% |
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| 3/6/2025 | Price change | $3,700,000-5.1% |
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| 9/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,675 | $1,152,400 |
| 2023 | $2,675 +0.9% | $1,152,400 |
| 2022 | $2,652 +30.7% | $1,152,400 +41.1% |
| 2021 | $2,029 | $816,800 |
| 2020 | $2,029 | $816,800 |
| 2019 | $2,029 | $816,800 |
| 2018 | $2,029 +11.9% | $816,800 |
| 2017 | $1,814 +12.6% | $816,800 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $1,612 | $796,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $796,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $796,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $796,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28698
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mabel ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mabel
- 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.






