Welcome to 989 Scenic Drive, a warm and inviting mountain retreat in the gated Laurel Ridge community in Vilas. Surrounded by the beauty of the High Country and on a quiet cul-de-sac, this thoughtfully designed log home offers the ideal balance of comfort, scenery and elevated mountain living. With beautiful long-range views, cool mountain air, and multiple outdoor spaces to relax and unwind, this is the kind of home that immediately feels like a getaway. Inside, the home is filled with character and warmth, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, natural wood finishes, and a stunning stone fireplace that creates a cozy yet refined atmosphere. The open-concept layout was designed for gathering, whether you’re hosting friends for a weekend in the mountains or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire after a day in Boone or Valle Crucis. Large windows bring in natural light and frame the surrounding mountain scenery from nearly every room. The kitchen offers generous space for entertaining with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. Spacious guest suites and additional sleeping areas provide plenty room for family and visitors, while the primary suite offers a peaceful place to recharge with spa-like finishes and a sense of comfort. An additional flexible-use room provides even more versatility and could serve as supplemental sleeping quarters, a home office, fitness room or other space tailored to your needs. Downstairs, the lower level creates even more room to enjoy, with recreation space, additional living areas, and direct access to the outdoor hot tub and fire pit area. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, a luxury mountain escape or a proven investment property with a strong potential rental history, this home offers flexibility and a lifestyle that’s hard to match. Just minutes from downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, Valle Crucis, and the High Country’s best dining, hiking and ski resorts, this home combines the convenience of location with the feeling of being surrounded by natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. NOTE: New roof and exterior paint completed in 2026. There is a 1,177-square-foot difference between professional measurements and tax records. Tax records reflect one level only. The sellers purchased the home in its current state and have made no changes. No permits are on file with the county.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (8/17)
$899,000
989 Scenic Drive, Vilas, NC 28692
4beds
3,739sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
1.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$104/mo HOA
What's special
Beautiful long-range viewsSoaring vaulted ceilingsAdditional flexible-use roomNatural wood finishesQuiet cul-de-sacOpen-concept layoutCustom cabinetry
- 147 days
- 680
- 44
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Lambert 828-260-2264,
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk,
Melinda Eggers 828-387-5376,
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261653
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- 3+ Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
Features
- Furnished, Hot Tub/Spa
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,939
- Total interior livable area: 3,739 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,853
- Finished area below ground: 886
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 1.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1991003200000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Laurel Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,250 annually
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $845,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,688
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$240/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $925,000-2.6%$247/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000-4.9%$254/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Listing removed | $999,000$267/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Pending sale | $999,000$267/sqft |
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| 9/26/2024 | Contingent | $999,000$267/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $999,000+71.6%$267/sqft |
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| 10/28/2019 | Sold | $582,000-3%$156/sqft |
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| 9/25/2019 | Pending sale | $599,900$160/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Price change | $599,900-4.8%$160/sqft |
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| 4/4/2019 | Price change | $629,900-5.8%$168/sqft |
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| 11/22/2018 | Price change | $669,000-1.5%$179/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Price change | $679,500-2.9%$182/sqft |
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| 5/22/2018 | Price change | $699,500-4%$187/sqft |
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| 4/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $729,000$195/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $845,400 -7.3% |
| 2024 | $3,459 | $912,000 |
| 2023 | $3,459 +0.7% | $912,000 |
| 2022 | $3,436 +62.8% | $912,000 +103.4% |
| 2021 | $2,111 | $448,400 |
| 2020 | $2,111 | $448,400 |
| 2019 | $2,111 | $448,400 |
| 2018 | $2,111 +11.9% | $448,400 |
| 2017 | $1,887 +10.5% | $448,400 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $1,708 | $433,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $433,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $433,800 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $425,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- 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.




