Vilas Real Estate

Welcome to Vilas, a charming town located in Watauga County, North Carolina. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Vilas offers a picturesque setting and a close-knit community that residents are proud to call home.

With its stunning natural surroundings, Vilas is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and crystal-clear streams, making it an ideal destination for hiking, fishing, and camping. The nearby Appalachian Trail offers breathtaking views and endless opportunities for adventure.

Vilas also boasts a rich history and a vibrant arts scene. The town is home to several art galleries and studios, showcasing the work of talented local artists. History buffs will enjoy exploring the historic landmarks and museums that tell the story of Vilas' past.

In terms of real estate, Vilas offers a variety of housing options to suit every lifestyle and budget. From cozy cabins tucked away in the mountains to spacious family homes with panoramic views, there is something for everyone in Vilas. The town's real estate market is known for its affordability and strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for both first-time homebuyers and those looking to relocate.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a place to raise a family, Vilas has it all. With its natural beauty, rich history, and friendly community, this small town in Watauga County is truly a hidden gem in North Carolina.

Newest Listings in Vilas

$574,500

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 252102 MLS

Extensive Custom Updating Throughout this Mountain Cabin. Mountain Views. Privacy. This one stands out above the rest at this price point and location! Seller open to leaving many of the high-end furnishings for additional cost (list available). View of Tater Hill from deck and Hot Tub. Solitude at its best. Secluded, yet only 8 miles to Boone. Enter the kitchen, dining & open primary living room. Updated stone fireplace with gas logs. Notice the woodwork. Notice the decor (available for the buyer). Large Primary Bedroom Suite on main level, as well as Washer/Dryer. Downstairs boasts its own entrance, a large Secondary Living Room that could be used as a Game room, Exercise room, Office Space, etc. There is also another Bedroom and Half Bath. Top floor has another Full Bath, as well as another room that can be used for an Office, Exercise, Sitting Room, Library. It is currently used as a Guest Room. Septic Permit is for 2-bedrooms, but owner uses this third room as a Guest Room. Mountain Cabin. Mountain Views. Mountain Decor. Hardwood floors, wooden walls & ceilings. Deck with Hot Tub & Views. You can hear the creek running from the covered porch. Quick List of Extensive Updates (Full List Available): New metal roof with snow guards. New gutters with gutter cover system. New doors, ceiling fans, alarm system. Fireplace stone work & conversion from wood-burning to propane. Cabin recently re-stained. Custom window blinds throughout. Deck stained. Lower level half bath completely redone. Carpeting on lower level replaced. Stone wall build up behind cabin. Stonework installed around flower beds. Patio walkway installed. Septic tank pumped with caps installed. Brand new, high end washer & dryer. -Full Extensive Updating List Available -Full Furnishings List Available Short Term Rentals Permitted. Seller lives here full-time, so no rental history avaiable. Link to 3D interactive Matteport tour of the house: https://show.tours/e/f65sdBm

596 Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas

$325,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 252087 MLS

NOW REDUCED! Neat property 10 minutes from downtown Boone. Great for investment, full-time or seasonal home. Offers end-of-street privacy, flat lawn, short driveway with easy turnaround. Great southern exposure and potential views with some tree trimming. Well designed home offers two newly carpeted bedrooms, one with en suite half bath. Tidy kitchen opens to large dining and eating area. Plenty of windows to let in natural light and covered porches on front and back. Outbuilding included for storage, lawn tools or outdoor equipment. This built-on-slab home with no steps is rare for the area. Flat open area around home a dream for gardeners. Just around the corner from emergency services and historic Sugar Grove.

212 Summit Street, Vilas

$374,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 252058 MLS

SELLER FINANCING AND FANTASTIC ROI WITH OVER $65K ANNUALLY IN GROSS REVENUE for these two tiny homes on wheels perched at over 3,500 feet with jaw-dropping long range views of Grandfather, Beech, and more! Level access off of paved state maintained roads makes this quite possibly the most breathtaking views you will ever reach in a two wheel drive. Each tiny home comes turn key and fully furnished to convert to your own personal getaway in the mountains or an absolute powerhouse of an investment property. High speed fiber internet, fire-pits at both properties, crystal clear mountain spring water, power for RV hookup, the amenities go on and on. Located 30 minutes from Boone, 45 minutes to area ski resorts, 20 minutes from Watauga Lake, and 40 minutes from the VA Creeper in Damascus are just some examples of the year-round outdoor adventure waiting in every direction. Come and unwind at your own mountain-top oasis, diversify your investment portfolio, or both! Unrestricted acreage could even accommodate additional tinies to increase income. Averaging over an 86% occupancy rate for 2023 with over $65K in income, don't miss this property that makes sense on paper and in your soul as you sit and breathe the fresh air and revel in the tranquility while looking over the mountains that form the High Country. Adjacent 10.5 acres with third tiny home, garden area, and bold stream can be purchased to expand the potential and options for this spectacular property, reach out to an agent for more details.

591/611 Locust Gap Road, Vilas

$439,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 251925 MLS

Welcome to this beautifully renovated farmhouse, perched to capture stunning views of the picturesque Cove Creek Valley. Enjoy the serene sounds of a nearby babbling creek from the comfort of your covered front porch while soaking in the crisp mountain air. Featuring original hardwood floors and a historic stone wall, once part of the spring house, this home exudes timeless charm and ambiance but with modern comforts. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Boone, this peaceful country retreat offers year-round access via a state-maintained paved road. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, the home now boasts central heat and air updated in 2022, with the old boiler furnace removed for added appeal. Recent improvements include a high-capacity washer and dryer, a new water heater, and double-pane windows for enhanced energy efficiency. The home is offered fully furnished and turn-key for your immediate enjoyment with no exclusions. Inside, enjoy tasteful upgrades such as a new tongue-and-groove ceiling in the dining room, modern light fixtures, and custom built-ins, well-suited for a home office space. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and a large closet that could also be utilized as a Butler's Pantry. The removal of old above-ground oil tanks further enhances the home’s aesthetics and functionality. The detached garage has been artfully remodeled and has operated as a successful Airbnb. Complete with a kitchenette, full bath, and electric mini-split, this fully furnished space is turnkey for immediate short-term or long-term rental income or it could easily be converted back into a one-car garage. This versatile space would also make a comfortable guest suite or studio. This is a rare opportunity to own a charming piece of High Country history with modern upgrades and income potential, now available due to life changes for the seller. Don’t miss out—schedule a showing today!

1824 Old US 421 Highway, Vilas

$20,000

251886 MLS

PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE! Don't miss out on the opportunity to own your own piece of the High Country in an excellent gated community and sitting at approx 3,500 feet of elevation for under $30,000 with short term and long term rentals allowed! The homesite offers easy entry, and a great deal of peace and quiet. The Summit at Lost Ridge development offers sensible restrictions, around the community!

Lot 27 Lost Ridge Trail, Vilas

$799,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 251829 MLS

Enjoy some of the best 360-degree views in the High Country from this 4BR/3BA, 3070sq.ft. home with 2 car garage, 2 fireplaces, wood floors, new central hvac system and almost 2000sq.ft. of decking on over 8 acres in the Homestead community of Valle Crucis! Main level of home offers an open layout with vaulted ceilings throughout with tongue and groove in kitchen, dining and great room. Main level also features a floor to ceiling stone fireplace in great room, spacious kitchen, dining area, laundry closet, pantry, large primary suite with walk-in-closet, guest bedroom and guest bath. Lower level of home offers a large family room with fireplace, 2 guest bedrooms, guest bath, 2 car garage and utility room. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone, AppState, Valle Crucis Park, Watauga River access and within close proximity to many High Country Attractions!

220 Sunrise Ridge, Vilas

$425,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 251676 MLS

Check out this 3 bedroom 2 full bath brick Ranch less than 4 miles from the Boone town limits. Enter into the open dining room which can easily accommodate a table of 8. In the living room the Fireplace is surrounded by an impressive brick wall. The kitchen has an abundance of cabinets, storage and counter space. Ceramic tile in the kitchen flows into the oversized laundry room. Newer front load W/D convey with the sale. Laundry room also has a utility sink and additional storage! Beautiful hardwood floors in the dining room, living room, hallway and into the primary bedroom. Primary bedroom is on the end with an on-suite tile shower and single vanity. There are 2 spacious secondary bedrooms with carpet flooring. A full bath is across the hall with a shower/tub combo and double vanity. Central heat and air conditioning unit was recently serviced along with the well. A new garage door was recently installed on the 1 car attached garage. The attached garage opens up into the laundry room and kitchen. A huge bonus is the 2 car oversized detached garage. With a plethora of flowers come spring, and an abundance of trees, this very flat yard will get your attention. Fantastic garden space! Plenty of parking areas. Long Term and Short Term Rentals are allowed! A NEW 3 bedroom Septic System was installed August 2024. An Easement runs the length of the property (see easement map). Would be a great income producing property or permanent home. A must see!

351 Circle Drive West, Vilas

$100,000

251638 MLS

Gorgeous and very easy-laying lot, already clear of trees, as a expansive grassy lawn to enjoy outside activities. Easy paved access off Valle Cay Dr, with an very good buffer between neighbors on both sides who already have homes built. This large 1.5 acre+ tract has plenty of room for your dream home build.

tbd Valle Cay Drive, Vilas

$274,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 251539 MLS

Take a step back in time when you enter this Charming 1880's Farmhouse located in the beautiful Bethel countryside with tons of character! Many updates have been completed over the years while preserving the original charm of years past as showcased throughout home with wood floors, walls, ceilings, doors and 2 original fireplaces. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes and sounds of two nearby babbling brooks flowing through the property from the lower and upper covered porches. Main level of home offers a spacious bedroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry closet, pantry and full bath. Second level of home offers 2 spacious bedrooms, 1/2 bath and unfinished attic. Home also offers an attached unfinished area which would be ideal for a workshop or additional storage. Located within 30-35 minutes of Boone NC, AppState, and Mountain City TN.

166 Bs Nest Road, Vilas

$215,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 251576 MLS

Seller MOTIVATED! 3 Miles to Downtown Boone and ASU with an Appalcart Stop at the End of Greer Lane. Perfect Chance for an Investor or House Hacking, Get Two Homes For The Price of One! With a Total of 5 Bedrooms, The Main Home Features a 3 bed, 2 bath with Covered Front and Rear Decks, and Abundant Parking Room. The Second Home is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home. Both are Currently Rented Month to Month. The Property has an Adjacent Large Outbuilding with Electricity that is Currently Used as a Workshop/Storage. Just Outside of City Limits, No Zoning.

150/164 Ford Hollars Road, Vilas

$174,900

251332 MLS

*NO DRIVE BYS* Contact agent. Beautiful gentle unrestricted wooded tract with a bold stream meandering down one side of the property! Come and see this great property with so much potential for privacy, mountain views, and potentially multiple home sites. Easy gentle access leads into the property where with selective cutting views could be amplified or keep everything as it is for total seclusion. Don't miss your chance to own over 22 acres of paradise, come and see today!

TBD Hattie Hill Road, Vilas

$339,000

251154 MLS

+27 acres in Vilas, NC. This property has a 3-bedroom septic permit with a planned build-site at the bottom of the property with view of the beautiful Bairds Creek Rd valley. This 27-acre property includes a good portion of the ridge line, with multiple building site options with potential for 360-degree views of the surrounding areas and Grandfather Mountain. There is also a potential build site with views of the Little Bavaria community lake. This lot is in a great location with a 10-minute drive to downtown Boone, 5-minute drive to scenic Valle Crucis, and 20-minute drive to the ski resorts. Two new lofted storage barns sized 14x36 and 14x40 sits at the base of the property. The one studio barn faces the beautiful babbling creek that runs down the valley. There are several fascinating outcroppings and caves on the property and there is plenty of wildlife. There is a gravel road to the lakeview build site and a roughed in road to the ridge line build sites.

223 Rubin Walker Road, Vilas

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