Enjoy easy access, mountain views, and more from this unrestricted 6-acre tract located in the beautiful Cove Creek area minutes from Boone, AppState and many other High-Country attractions! Property offers a mixture of pasture and wooded acreage and longer-range mountain views from the top of property. The land abounds with native flora and fauna that may be of interest to naturalists including wildflowers, berries, ramps and medicinal plants, as well as old apple trees and daffodils. Property has an existing well, driveway and easy access to power and fiber-optic services. Some preliminary work has been completed by a soil engineer that indicates a suitable septic area for a minimum of a 3BR home. This property offers many potential options from a mini-farm to a seasonal get-a-way. Easy access also allows the potential for camper, rv. or tiny home placement. Located less than 15 minutes to downtown Boone and AppState! This beautiful mountain cove has been thoughtfully tended by many hands across generations. Could you be its next steward?
Lot/land
$139,900
846 Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas, NC 28692
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5.99Acres
Unimproved Land
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5.99 Acres Lot
$232,600 Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful mountain coveEasy access
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- 437 |
- 33 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 13, 2025 at 10:29am
Listed by:
Jason Eldreth 828-297-1000,
A PLUS Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258804
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5.99 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping,Pasture
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1982596767000
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Not Connected, Other, See Remarks
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $244,100
- Annual tax amount: $118
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$232,600
$177,000 - $291,000
$1,589/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900-30% |
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| 1/14/2021 | Sold | $199,900 |
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| 12/23/2020 | Contingent | $199,900 |
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| 11/22/2020 | Pending sale | $199,900 |
Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,001 | $244,100 |
| 2023 | $1,001 +2.3% | $244,100 |
| 2022 | $978 +35.8% | $244,100 +72.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cove Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.4 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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