Vilas Real Estate

Welcome to Vilas, North Carolina – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Watauga County! Known for its breathtaking mountain vistas and charming small-town atmosphere, Vilas offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit that makes it an ideal place to call home.

Surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Vilas is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. With an abundance of hiking trails, fishing spots, and picnic areas, residents can immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The nearby Appalachian State University in Boone adds a vibrant energy to the area, providing cultural events and activities that enrich the community.

Vilas boasts a rich history and a warm, welcoming community. The town's quaint charm is reflected in its local shops, family-owned restaurants, and friendly neighbors. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely stroll through the picturesque streets or participating in local gatherings, you’ll quickly feel a sense of belonging in this tight-knit community.

For families, Vilas offers excellent educational opportunities and a safe environment for children to grow and thrive. The scenic surroundings provide endless opportunities for exploration and adventure, making it a perfect location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle.

With a diverse range of real estate options, from cozy cottages to spacious family homes, Vilas has something for everyone. Come discover the beauty of Vilas, NC, where mountain living meets community charm, and find your dream home in this enchanting corner of Watauga County!

Newest Listings in Vilas

$700,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 265292 MLS

Discover your own slice of the High Country at this beautifully crafted mountain retreat in Stone Creek Estates, just minutes from Boone! Built in 2020 and situated on 1.16 acres, this furnished 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect combination of rustic mountain character, modern comfort, and exceptional versatility. A peaceful creek winds through the property alongside a level, usable grassy area, creating an inviting setting for outdoor gatherings, relaxation, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, wide-plank engineered wood flooring, and a striking stone fireplace create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The open-concept living area flows into a thoughtfully designed kitchen featuring leathered granite countertops, making entertaining effortless. With bedrooms and full bathrooms on all three levels, including primary suites on the main and upper floors, the layout offers privacy and flexibility for family and guests. The finished lower level provides additional living and recreation space, complete with a family room, game area, and wet bar. Step outside to multiple covered decks, unwind in the hot tub, or gather around the fire pit beneath the mountain sky. Quality construction features include an insulated concrete form foundation, spray foam insulation, white pine log siding, and distinctive poplar bark accents. Fiber-optic internet adds modern convenience, while the property's location provides easy access to Boone, Valle Crucis, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, and countless High Country attractions. With both short-term and long-term rentals permitted, this property presents an exciting opportunity for a mountain investment, vacation escape, or full-time residence. Experience the setting, craftsmanship, and lifestyle that make this High Country retreat so special!

210 Grand Creek Road, Vilas

$625,000

265112 MLS

DO YOU DREAM OF OWNING YOUR VERY OWN HUNTING PRESERVE AND NATURE RETREAT? TWO GLORIOUS TRACTS SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE TRACT. Property mustbe sold together with 2301 Beaver Dam Rd (MLS#265113) for a total of 80.5 acres ($890,000). Own Owl Crest Farm, an UNRESTRICTED mountain ridge, complete with hunting blind, a creekside gazebo and storage shed with an included tractor. The acreage is filled with a blend of hickory, oak, cherry, hemlock, locust and predominantly tulip poplar that appraisers say would be ready to harvest in 5-10 years. Beside the rushing Beaver Dam Creek there is a generous amount of pasture or gardening land. There are great spaces for beehives. There are ATV trails throughout that wind up to a beautiful sunny knoll near the ridgetop. Perhaps, the site would make a prime place to build a vacation or full-time home with mountain views. You may feel that you are in a forest primeval. Actually, you are close to Boone, not far from Watauga Lake in Tennessee and within ten minutes of Laurel Creek Waterfall Park (known as Trashcan Falls) off highway 321. It's long been a popular place for ASU students for swimming and fishing. The combined tracts are bordered on one side by Beaver Dam Baptist Church. There is a sizeable neighborhood tucked in the forest off the road near the tracts. This is your chance to own a Blue Ridge mountainside where you can return to your senses. The property currently is in Forest Stewardship program that buyer can choose to continue for tax benefits or abandon if it suits your plan.

TBD Beaver Dam, Vilas

$265,000

265113 MLS

DO YOU DREAM OF OWNING YOUR VERY OWN HUNTING PRESERVE AND NATURE RETREAT? TWO GLORIOUS TRACTS SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE TRACT. Property must be sold together with TBD Beaver Dam Rd (MLS#265112) for a total of 80.5 acres ($890,000). Own Owl Crest Farm, an UNRESTRICTED mountain ridge, complete with hunting blind, a creekside gazebo and storage shed with an included tractor. The acreage is filled with a blend of hickory, oak, cherry, hemlock, locust and predominantly tulip poplar that appraisers say would be ready to harvest in 5-10 years. Beside the rushing Little Beaver Dam Creek there is a generous amount of pasture or gardening land. There are great spaces for beehives. There are ATV trails throughout that wind up to a beautiful sunny knoll near the ridgetop. Perhaps, the site would make a prime place to build a vacation or full-time home with mountain views. You may feel that you are in a forest primeval. Actually, you are close to Boone, not far from Watauga Lake in Tennessee and within ten minutes of Laurel Creek Waterfall Park (known as Trashcan Park) off highway 321. It's long been a popular place for ASU students for swimming and fishing. The combined tracts are bordered on one side by Beaver Dam Baptist Church. There is a sizeable neighborhood tucked in the forest off the road near the tracts. This is your chance to own a Blue Ridge mountainside where you can return to your senses.

2301 Beaver Dam Road, Vilas

$249,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 264994 MLS

Fantastic mountain cottage on over 2 acres with a large yard, wooded privacy, seasonal views, and paved access! Step onto the wrap around deck and enjoy the cool breezes, peace and quiet, and mountain views in the distance. Large lawn wraps around the home and into the front offering ample space to garden or for pets to roam. Step into the home and you will appreciate the open flow from the kitchen into the living and dining areas, anchored by a wood burning fireplace to cozy up to in the cooler months. Newer wood flooring in the living and dining area with brand new vinyl floors in the kitchen, accented above with T&G ceilings. Carpeted bedroom with a full bath just around the corner. Under the home is ample dry storage for your tools and toys, with all of the outdoor adventure that makes the High Country so appealing just a short drive away. An easy 30 minute drive into Boone for all of your shopping and dining needs, while being tucked into the Stone Mountain in your own private haven. Don't miss this great opportunity for a full time residence, vacation home, or potentially a great vacation rental. Schedule your tour today and come see what you have been missing!

1365 Stone Mountain Road, Vilas

$199,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 264978 MLS

Great opportunity to apply your finishing touches and have a fantastic retreat or mini farm with no restrictions! Home has several recent updates such as new laminate floors, doors, and paint and with minimal work will be ready for occupancy. Situated on almost 5.5 acres with the perfect blend of pasture and mature woods this property could be cleaned up to accommodate your pets, horses, or livestock with ease! South facing cleared area would be fantastic garden space or a great area to plant fruit trees. 2 bedroom septic permit means one should be able to add on if desired for more living space. Full unfinished basement can be oversized workshop space, parking, or potentially finished out for more living area. Don't miss this incredible value in our area, come and see today and make it yours! Home and property is being sold as-is.

246 Springfield Road, Vilas

$445,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264882 MLS

This 3BR/2BA home is move-in ready! Remodeled and upgraded in the past year. A must see if you are looking for a great home with easy year-round access. Ten minutes to all services. This home features spacious rooms with plenty of natural sunlight. A galley-style kitchen has lots of cabinetry and counter space and impressive tile, opens to dining area that also offers extra counter seating. Living Room fireplace. Bedrooms feature walk-in closets. One level living including laundry room. A full unfinished basement has potential for expanded living space. Covered front porch and back deck add outdoor living space. One-car basement garage with extra driveway parking space. Peaceful mountain views. Photos with furniture are virtually staged.

7215 Hwy 421 N, Vilas

$120,000

264670 MLS

Great opportunity in the well established neighborhood of Valle Cay to build your dream home! This 1.37 acre lot is mostly cleared and gently sloping for a great build site and less grading work to build the home of your dreams. The lot also already has an active 4 bedroom septic permit! The land itself sits just in front of Lake Dexter, and you also have a deeded 1/3 interest in a 0.25 tract of land on the north side of Lake Dexter for access to the lake. The Valle Cay Community offers common area access to multiple ponds and lakes, hiking trails throughout the neighborhood, gated security, and is located less than two miles to the Valle Crucis park, the Mast General Store, and everything historic Valle Crucis has to offer.

TBD Little Harbour Court, Vilas

$1,700,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 264501 MLS

Distinctive Wellness Retreat Cove Creek flows through the 17.21-acre setting of this modern mountain retreat, conceived by its owner as a place to restore and recharge. A 12-person spa and cold plunge pool anchor the wellness experience, while Poliform cabinetry and carefully chosen designer finishes lend the home a quiet sophistication. Four en-suite bedrooms offer each guest a private retreat, complemented by additional living space for gathering. With possible sites for future homes, the acreage also invites the vision of a family compound. Here, the sound of the creek and the pace of mountain living make room to truly unwind.

196 Henson Hollar, Vilas

$449,900

264707 MLS

Discover the possibilities on this beautiful 30-acre mountain property, offering privacy, natural beauty, and multiple opportunities for development. The land features stunning layered mountain views, with some of the best homesite opportunities located near the top of the property. The property includes a hunting shed and a powered storage shed near the bottom, along with ATV trails and multiple switchbacks that provide 4WD access throughout much of the property. With more than 6,000 pine trees across the acreage, the land offers a peaceful, wooded setting with plenty of potential. Whether you're looking to build a mountain retreat, create a family compound, or invest in mountain property, this tract offers tremendous potential. Clark Swift Road is state-maintained, providing convenient access while maintaining the quiet, secluded feel of mountain living. Located just an easy drive from downtown Boone, this property combines privacy and expansive mountain views with convenient access to town. A rare opportunity to own a substantial tract of mountain land in the Boone area.

TBD Clark Swift Road, Vilas

$670,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 264602 MLS

Sweeping mountain views, thoughtful renovations and a private 1.72-acre setting make this fully furnished home in Vilas a wonderful place to settle into High Country living. Offered turnkey, 346 Seasons Drive features three bedrooms, four full baths and inviting spaces to gather, both indoors and out. The open living area makes an immediate impression with soaring tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light and a floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace. Tall windows bring the mountain scenery inside, while glass doors connect the living spaces to multiple decks. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a new ZLINE gas range, with easy access to outdoor grilling and dining. The main-level primary suite includes a private deck, recessed entertainment nook, spacious walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a glass-enclosed tile shower, granite double vanity and linen storage. A second bedroom on the main level accommodates guests or a home office. Upstairs, the spacious bedroom is currently outfitted as a bunk room, creating a welcoming space for guests with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and a full bath. Its generous layout also offers flexibility as a second primary suite. Recent improvements extend well beyond the finishes. A new architectural shingle roof was installed in 2025, while new board-and-batten and Hardie shake siding with fresh exterior paint were completed in 2023. Outdoor updates in 2024–2025 include new upper decks, a lower deck extension, lighting and stain. Fresh interior paint, new lighting throughout, a remodeled primary bath and updated basement entry, laundry room and bathroom tile further enhance the home. A new 1,500-gallon septic tank and distribution box, refreshed driveway gravel, gardens and landscaping were completed in 2025. Outside, usable level yard space and a secluded firepit area complement the decks, offering places to enjoy quiet mornings and evenings with friends. Fiber-optic internet, a Verizon cellular extender and dual-fuel HVAC provide comfort and connectivity. With furnishings included and extensive updates already complete, this beautifully maintained home is ready for your next chapter in the mountains. The views are even better in person—come see for yourself. NOTE: There is a 342 sq.ft. difference between the tax records and the professional measurements. There are no permits on file with the county. Sellers bought the home in its current layout and have not changed anything.

346 Seasons Drive, Vilas

$299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264464 MLS

Location, potential, and a price point that leaves room to make it your own—this one has all the ingredients for a smart High Country purchase. Whether you’re searching for a first home, an affordable mountain getaway, housing close to Appalachian State University, or an investment property with room to improve, this home offers a functional layout, usable outdoor space, and plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, the property offers easy year-round access from a state-maintained paved road while keeping you close to everything that makes this area so popular. Downtown Boone’s restaurants, shops, breweries, festivals, and local favorites are nearby, along with hiking, skiing, snowboarding, Watauga Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the mountains. Head upstairs to the main living level, where you’ll find a generously sized living room with parquet flooring and plenty of space to relax. The large kitchen offers an eat-in dining area and a functional footprint ready for someone to bring in their own style and updates. Two bedrooms and two full baths are also located on this level, making the everyday layout simple and convenient. Downstairs adds even more flexibility with washer and dryer, loads of unfinished storage space, and a partially finished heated room. Because this room is accessed through the unfinished portion of the basement, it is not included in the home’s heated square footage, but it works as a fantastic home office, hobby room, workout space, or additional sleeping area. It also has its own exterior entrance, adding even more possibilities. And don’t overlook the garage—a super-deep one-car garage with plenty of additional room for bikes, kayaks, tools, outdoor gear, or workshop space. Outside, you’ll find surprisingly usable yard space, a large deck with built-in bench seating, established flower gardens, raised garden beds, and a separate storage building perfect for gardening equipment and mountain toys. Yes, this home is ready for some updating—but that’s exactly where the opportunity is. Bring your ideas, add your own style, and transform it into a full-time home, weekend mountain escape, student property, or investment. With this much functionality, storage, outdoor space, and an incredibly convenient High Country location, there’s a lot here to work with. Schedule your showing and come see the potential for yourself—467 Greer Lane is ready for its next chapter.

467 Greer Lane, Vilas

$750,000

263685 MLS

Approximately 26 acres of open land and mountain views in the Laurel Branch area of Vilas. The former home has been removed, leaving an opportunity to build with an existing septic system already installed. Listing consists of three parcels. A soil study indicates potential for several additional building sites, offering possibilities for an estate or family compound. Enjoy the space and setting while remaining within reach of Boone and the surrounding High Country.

572 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas

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