Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/03/2026
Listed
$399,900
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MLS
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Property Description
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!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 488 Wards Branch Rd
General
- Price: $399,900
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4400306
- Updated: 7/3/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Garden Tub, Kitchen Island
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Watauga
- Driving Directions: From Boone: Follow Hwy 321N/421N to Vilas, turn Left on Hwy 321 N follow for approx. 3.5 miles to Right on Wards Branch Rd., follow for 1/2 mile to home on Right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Cove Creek
- Middle School: None
- High School: Watauga
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics
Structural Information
- Construction: Manufactured
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1999
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
- Property ID: 1962-84-4295-000
- Lot Number: 928/265
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Schools
Schools serving 488 Wards Branch Rd
School District:Watauga County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cove Creek Elementary 930 Vanderpool Road, Vilas, NC 28692 | PK-8 | 4.5 mi |
Watauga High 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607 | 9-12 | 10.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 488 Wards Branch Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 488 Wards Branch Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$612
43%
$207,700
48%
2021
$429
-10%
$140,000
-33%
2022
$475
-33%
$207,700
48%
2020
$714
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$140,000
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2019
$714
11%
$140,000
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2017
$644
10%
$140,000
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2015
$588
—
$140,000
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2014
$588
21%
$140,000
27%
2013
$486
—
$110,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- 2Total Baths
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- Active
- Updated 10 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
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488 Wards Branch Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 (MLS# 4400306) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 488 Wards Branch Road is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on July 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 488 Wards Branch Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sugar Grove? You can browse all Sugar Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.