Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Listed
$1,499,900
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Property Description
Welcome to Mountain Splendor! Enjoy the best of Watauga County living from this furnished custom log home offering 4+BR/4.5BA, 5216sq.ft. on over 8 unrestricted acres with barn, stream, privacy, easy paved road access, great mountain views, and more! Cabin offers beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, exposed beams throughout, multi-level floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors, hot-tub and over 2000sqft of covered decking to take in the cool mountain breezes and beautiful mountain views. The main level of cabin features the spacious great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, inviting entryway, half bath, large dining area, well-appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, laundry/pantry, and primary bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet, tiled shower, double vanity, and tub. Second level of home offers a spacious loft sitting area, guest ensuite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Lower level of home features the family room with stone fireplace, kitchenette, pool table area, full bath and 2 additional bonus rooms currently being utilized as sleeping areas and the utility room. Exterior of home offers over 2000sq.ft. of covered decking for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment with a full wraparound deck on main level with screened in area, propane hookup for grill, lower-level deck offers additional sitting areas along with hot tub. Barn offers over 1200 square feet on main level including a 1-car pull through garage along with additional storage space and loft area. This Cabin has been successfully operated as a vacation rental in addition to private use by owner. This cabin would make a great vacation home, primary residence or rental investment! Located within close proximity to Bethel School/Park, Watauga River and within 20-25 minutes of downtown Boone and App State!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 501 John Ward Rd
General
- Price: $1,499,900
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4423924
- Updated: 9/11/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms-B: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Other - See Remarks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Watauga
- Driving Directions: From Boone: Hwy 321/421 N, turn Left on Hwy 321 N at (Skateworld), follow 7 miles turn Right on Bethel Rd go 1.5 miles, turn left on John Ward Rd to #501 on left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Bethel
- Middle School: None
- High School: Watauga
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Log
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Upper: 1,359 Sq. Ft.
- Lower: 3,362 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 2,003 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2008
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 3000
- Lot Features: Creek/Stream, Views
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1953-32-4915-000
- Lot Number: 1905/381
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Schools
Schools serving 501 John Ward Rd
School District:Watauga County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bethel Elementary, Sugar Grove, NC 138 Bethel School Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 | PK-8 | 1.7 mi |
Watauga High 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607 | 9-12 | 13.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 501 John Ward Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 501 John Ward Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,137
15%
$1,093,000
41%
2021
$3,595
-13%
$776,000
-29%
2022
$4,115
14%
$1,096,500
41%
2020
$3,595
—
$776,000
—
2019
$3,595
12%
$776,000
—
2017
$3,207
11%
$776,000
—
2016
$2,897
2%
$776,000
2%
2014
$2,848
-9%
$762,500
-9%
2013
$3,141
—
$841,200
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501 John Ward Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 (MLS# 4423924) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 501 John Ward Road is currently listed for $1,499,900 and was received on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 501 John Ward 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.