Welcome home to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage in the highly sought-after Valle Crucis School District. The spacious great room features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light, creating a warm and welcoming gathering space for everyday living. There is also a propane buck stove as a secondary heat source.
Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with a privacy fence, perfect for children, pets, or entertaining. Additional highlights include front and side decks, a durable metal roof, and a single-car garage. New HVAC installed 2021, new pressure tank 2026.
Conveniently located just five minutes from Valle Crucis and only ten minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, this home offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and easy access to shopping, dining, and local attractions.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $5K (7/30)
$409,900
851 Bairds Creek Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
1,008sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1979
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$407/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front and side decksAbundant natural lightRecessed lightingVaulted ceilingsHardwood floorsSingle-car garageDurable metal roof
- 36 days |
- 1,001 |
- 42 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (828) 773-6087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump, Stove, Electric, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1990176490000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,700
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,844/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $409,900-1.2%$407/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $414,900+176.6%$412/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2014 | Sold | $150,000+0.7%$149/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #182228 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2014 | Price change | $149,000-6.3%$148/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REALTY GROUP #182228 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $159,000+20.5%$158/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REALTY GROUP #182228 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2006 | Sold | $132,000$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $197,700 |
| 2024 | $830 | $197,700 |
| 2023 | $830 +2.8% | $197,700 |
| 2022 | $808 +42% | $197,700 +83.2% |
| 2021 | $569 | $107,900 |
| 2020 | $569 | $107,900 |
| 2019 | $569 | $107,900 |
| 2018 | $569 +10.5% | $107,900 |
| 2017 | $515 +9.2% | $107,900 -2.3% |
| 2013 | $472 | $110,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $110,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
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