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    • Price cut: $5K (2/27)
    $129,900

    846 Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas, NC 28692

    --beds
    --baths
    5.99Acres
    Unimproved Land
    Built in ----
    5.99 Acres Lot
    $233,400 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful mountain coveEasy access
    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?
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 26, 2026 at 06:57pm

    Listed by:

    Jason Eldreth 828-297-1000,

    A PLUS Realty

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258804MLS LogoOriginating 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

        $233,400

        $182,000 - $287,000

        $1,589/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/27/2026Price change$129,900-3.7%
        Source: High Country AOR #258804 Report a problem
        12/16/2025Price change$134,900-3.6%
        Source: High Country AOR #258804 Report a problem
        11/11/2025Listed for sale$139,900-30%
        Source: High Country AOR #258804 Report a problem
        1/14/2021Sold$199,900
        Source: High Country AOR #226232 Report a problem
        12/23/2020Contingent$199,900
        Source: High Country AOR #226232 Report a problem
        11/22/2020Pending sale$199,900
        Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem
        11/8/2020Listed for sale$199,900
        Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem
        10/22/2020Pending sale$199,900
        Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem
        10/12/2020Listed for sale$199,900
        Source: EXP Realty, LLC #226232 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,001 $244,100
        2023$1,001 +2.3%$244,100
        2022$978 +35.8%$244,100 +72.6%
        2021$721 $141,400
        2020$721 $141,400
        2019$721 $141,400
        2018$721 +10.9%$141,400
        2017$650 +9.5%$141,400 +13.8%
        2013$593 $124,300
        2012-- $124,300
        2011-- $124,300
        2010-- $124,300

        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28692

        Getting around

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        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        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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