Welcome to Honeycreek Highlands, a rare and versatile 22-acre farm in the Cove Creek area of the High Country, just 15 minutes from Boone. At the heart of the property is a fully renovated 1930s farmhouse surrounded by rolling pasture, fenced pasture, mountain views, a meandering creek, established gardens, barns, and outbuildings. Currently operated as a small working farm, the property is well-suited for horses, livestock, gardening, homesteading, or simply enjoying the mountain lifestyle.
Honeycreek Highlands can be enjoyed as it is today with outstanding long-term potential. With no zoning or deed restrictions, the acreage may lend itself to a multigenerational compound, additional residences, agritourism, or a short-term rental buildout. Several potential homesites are located higher on the property to capture broader mountain views.
The farmhouse has undergone extensive renovation, including updated siding, windows, plumbing, electrical service, roof, septic system, and heating/air. A show-stopping kitchen addition completed in 2026 opened the home while preserving the warmth and character of the original structure. The oversized kitchen features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, large windows, and custom black walnut and hickory countertops crafted from trees that came down on the property during Hurricane Helene, creating a meaningful connection between the home and its land. The spacious layout offers room for a large farmhouse dining table, ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
Walls of windows overlook the fenced front yard, rolling hills, gardens, and rear pasture. Double doors create a seamless connection to the outdoor living areas and large vegetable garden. An adjacent shed offers future potential as an outdoor pavilion or gathering space.
The single-level home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a new bath added with the recent expansion. Old and new have been thoughtfully blended, while wood paneling and original details preserve timeless farmhouse character. Outdoor living includes two covered front porches and a rear patio area ideal for a hot tub.
The entire area around the home is fenced and accessed by an automatic gate, creating a secure space for pets and outdoor recreation. A gentle creek flows along the lower edge of the front yard. The driveway offers ample parking and leads to an oversized two-car carport incorporated into an original barn structure with generous storage. Two additional outbuildings sit near the home, including one improved with reclaimed fence wood and a concrete floor for a future studio, workshop, or creative space.
The lower pasture includes a shed, chicken coop, wellhouse, and barn, while the upper fenced pasture provides generous room for horses or other animals. Beyond the established farm areas, the acreage rises toward the ridgeline with wooded terrain and striking rock outcroppings.
Tucked near the end of a quaint country road just across from Cove Creek, Honeycreek Highlands feels well-insulated while remaining convenient to Boone, Valle Crucis, Watauga Lake, and destinations throughout the High Country. Rarely does a property offer this combination of usable acreage, farm infrastructure, residential charm, unrestricted potential, convenient access, and immersive natural beauty. View the virtual tour video.
Honeycreek Highlands is more than a place to live—it is a property to experience, cultivate, and shape for generations to come.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (9/4)
$1,250,000
419 Fletcher Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
1,721sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
22 Acres Lot
$1,160,500 Zestimate®
$726/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsSurrounded by rolling pastureTwo covered front porchesVaulted ceilingsEstablished gardensOversized kitchenShow-stopping kitchen addition
- 67 days
- 920
- 106
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nate Wright 828-457-5104,
Wright Brokers with Hyatt in the High Country,
Kelsey Wright 828-773-6057,
Hyatt In The High Country, Inc.
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263223
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,721
- Total interior livable area: 1,721 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,721
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Patio, Stone
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage, Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Full,Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 22 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1973823457000
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic 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
- Price per square foot: $726/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,858
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,160,500
$1.10M - $1.22M
$2,506/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$726/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+113.5%$755/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Sold | $609,000-3.3%$354/sqft |
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| 1/6/2024 | Contingent | $629,900$366/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $629,900-3.1%$366/sqft |
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| 5/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $649,900$378/sqft |
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| 9/6/2022 | Contingent | $649,900$378/sqft |
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| 8/20/2022 | Price change | $649,900-5.8%$378/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Price change | $689,900+2.1%$401/sqft |
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| 6/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $676,000+24%$393/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $545,000+55.7%$317/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Price change | $349,990-5.1%$203/sqft |
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| 11/17/2021 | Price change | $368,900-0.3%$214/sqft |
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| 11/15/2021 | Price change | $369,990+0%$215/sqft |
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| 11/4/2021 | Price change | $369,900-1.4%$215/sqft |
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| 10/16/2021 | Price change | $375,000-31.2%$218/sqft |
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| 10/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $545,000+41.6%$317/sqft |
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| 10/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2021 | Price change | $385,000-1.3%$224/sqft |
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| 8/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,999-2.5%$227/sqft |
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| 5/18/2021 | Sold | $400,000+2.8%$232/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Contingent | $389,000$226/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,000+36.5%$226/sqft |
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| 10/17/2016 | Sold | $285,000-8%$166/sqft |
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| 8/15/2016 | Price change | $309,900-1.9%$180/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $315,900$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $473,800 |
| 2024 | $1,846 | $473,800 |
| 2023 | $1,846 +1.3% | $473,800 |
| 2022 | $1,824 +98.5% | $473,800 +156% |
| 2021 | $919 | $185,100 |
| 2020 | $919 +24.8% | $185,100 |
| 2019 | $736 | $185,100 |
| 2018 | $736 -10.9% | $185,100 |
| 2017 | $826 +45.1% | $185,100 +8.6% |
| 2013 | $569 | $170,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $170,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
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.




