We are proud to present a truly once-in-a-lifetime estate nestled in the heart of Laurel Springs, offering over 265 breathtaking acres in one of the most scenic settings the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. This remarkable property is bordered by the Blue Ridge Parkway on one side and adjoins NC Game Lands in Wilkes County on the other, providing unmatched privacy, protected surroundings, and direct access to thousands of acres of preserved land.
The driveway to the land is one of the few directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway because this old farm predates the Parkway. As you approach the house you cross a beautiful stream with wild flowers, then fields for horses or cattle open up around you. There is the pond and the house on a site where people have lived for at least 150 years.
Driving or walking past the house you climb the old road through thick woods with a bold creek beside you with small water falls your children or grand children will love. The road opens out at the top to a broad and open highland straddling the eastern continental divide and offering unmatched views for potential home sites. The broad mountain top was in the past used for agriculture and grazing sheep. The tract forms its own protected watershed and is rich with springs of the purest water.
The main residence offers a living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. There is a guest house designed for pond views and access with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and laundry area (permitting in progress), and a charming cottage overlooking the pond—perfect for quiet mornings or visiting guests, and an old barn full of rustic character, ideal storage or creative reuse.
Approximately 33.67 +/- acres are unencumbered around the existing house near the Parkway. , while 231.808 +/- acres of higher elevation are protected under a conservation easement with the Blue Ridge Conservancy, allowing just a few house sites while ensuring the long-term preservation of the natural beauty. The possibilities here are truly exceptional: a private mountain estate, wedding or event venue, bed and breakfast, wellness or retreat center, hunter’s paradise, a farm, or a thoughtfully designed combination of uses.
Whether your vision is personal, a business, or legacy-focused, this property offers the rare scale, setting, and flexibility to bring it to life. Come home to your very own sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains—where nature, privacy, and opportunity converge.
For sale
$1,600,000
339 Stillhouse Branch Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
4beds
3,204sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
265.48 Acres Lot
$1,480,300 Zestimate®
$499/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Protected watershedUnmatched views
- 264 days
- 1,016
- 62
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Woodruff (919)868-6675,
Keller Williams Realty Elite - Blue Ridge
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259506
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Electric, None, Other, See Remarks, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,204
- Total interior livable area: 3,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 2,004
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Paved, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Gravel Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, Creek/Stream, Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond, Stream
Lot
- Size: 265.48 Acres
- Features: Waterfall
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Gazebo, Living Quarters
- Parcel number: 3946675653
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom, Septic Permit Unavailable, Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near State Park, Near National Forest
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Laurel Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $499/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,350,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,785
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Other, See Remarks
Estimated market value
$1,480,300
$1.41M - $1.55M
$2,917/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$499/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,785 | $402,900 |
| 2024 | $2,785 | $402,900 |
| 2023 | $2,785 | $402,900 |
| 2022 | $2,785 +2% | $402,900 |
| 2021 | $2,730 +8.1% | $402,900 |
| 2020 | $2,525 | $402,900 +10.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $363,800 |
| 2018 | $1,896 | $363,800 |
| 2017 | $1,896 | $363,800 |
| 2016 | $1,896 | $363,800 |
| 2015 | $1,896 | $363,800 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,896 | $358,700 |
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Neighborhood: 28644
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sparta
- High: Alleghany
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






