Are yards well-kept in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Vilas, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say there's wildlife

Is a car needed in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say parking is easy

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Vilas, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Vilas, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Vilas, NC?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say there are community events

Is Vilas a buyer's or seller's market?

Vilas is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Vilas?

Residents describe Vilas, NC as well-kept, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Vilas, NC .

What are the closest schools to 451 Walnut Ln?

The closest schools to 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC are Cove Creek Elementary (Pre-K/Middle, rated 7/10), Watauga High (rated 8/10).

How big is the lot at 451 Walnut Ln?

The lot at 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC is about 12 acres .

Does 451 Walnut Ln have parking?

Yes, 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$6,400

Tax assessed value

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 sqft (on 12 acres)

451 Walnut Ln, Vilas, NC 28692

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
6718 US Highway 421 N, Vilas, NC	0.39	Single-Family Home	$15,000	06/16/26	3	2	2,090
336 Willowdale Church Road, Vilas, NC	0.57	Single-Family Home	$275,000	07/28/26	2	1.5	1,177
228 Vilas Overlook Drive, Vilas, NC	0.50	Single-Family Home	$349,900	07/16/26	3	2	2,012
281 Church Ridge Road, Vilas, NC	0.51	Single-Family Home	$179,000	08/21/26	3	2	1,311
612 Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas, NC	1.56	Single-Family Home	$510,000	10/15/25	2	2	1,031
236 Turkeyfoot Lane, Vilas, NC	1.45	Single-Family Home	$605,000	08/25/26	2	2	1,389
2084 Mast Gap Road, Sugar Grove, NC	1.33	Single-Family Home	$680,000	11/20/25	4	3.5	2,528
160 Cross Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC	1.24	Single-Family Home	$455,000	07/29/26	3	4	2,662
793 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC	1.67	Single-Family Home	$3,000	06/30/26	3	2	1,218
207 Georges Gap Rd, Sugar Grove, NC	1.70	Single-Family Home	$370,000	11/13/25	3	1	904

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
192 Travis Trail, Vilas, NC 28692	0.03	$682,700	3	2.5	1,995	Off Market
TBD Tambras Way, Vilas, NC 28692	0.09	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Tbd Walnut Lane, Vilas, NC 28692	0.13	-	-	-	-	Off Market
TBD Walnut Lane, Vilas, CO 81087	0.14	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Palmers Peak #79-90, Vilas, NC 28692	0.31	-	-	-	-	Off Market
TBD Palmers Peak Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.32	-	-	-	-	Off Market
419 Billy Billings Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.31	$399,900	2	1	711	For Sale
243 Charlie Thompson Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.36	$178,800	2	1	788	Off Market
Tbd Linville Creek Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.40	-	-	-	-	Off Market
518 Charlie Thompson Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.41	$519,200	4	2.5	1,979	Off Market
2515 Linville Creek Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.46	$809,500	3	2.5	2,838	Off Market
246 Church Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692	0.47	$283,200	1	1.5	1,010	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1972

Lot Size

12 acres

Living Area

1,230 sqft

About this House

Awesome 12.1 acre property in Vilas with long range views of Grandfather mountain just off Linville Creek Rd and only 10 min from downtown Boone and ASU.

Property has a 1230 sq ft ranch house built in 1972 that has already been gutted ready for a full rehab. Also has a full basement that adds another 1230 sq ft to the total living space. No HOA.

With the long driveway in place, the clearing at the top of the ridge where the house sits, the well, the septic, the basement, the plumbing and a newer 200 amp electric service, you have already $120K-135K of equity built into the property so you are only paying about $100K for the 12.1 acres.

I have already estimated all costs to turn this house into a brand new 5 bed, 3 bath, 2460 sq ft house on 12.1 acres. The full rehab cost estimated at $95K-$105K in labor and materials. So for $230K (Property AS-IS) + $105K (Rehab) = $335K total, you have a brand new house valued anywhere from $185-$200/sq ft once completed ($455k-$492K). That's a profit of $120K-$157K and you are still left with a lot of additional land to build other homes or structures if you want.

If you want to see the numbers, contact me and I will be glad to share them with you.

Buyer Agents welcomed for a 3% commission.

451 Walnut Ln, Vilas, NC 28692 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,230 sqft single-family home built in 1972. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,890/month.

Home Details for 451 Walnut Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Concrete

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Composition
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 6Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 12.00 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 9, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Sep 28, 2020 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$230,000
Sep 28, 2020 Source: N/A	Pending	$230,000
Aug 26, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$230,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2020	$29	$6,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Vilas

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Around this home

Cove Creek Elementary
PK-8
Public
271 Students
Watauga County School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school is a great environment and has great teachers!We do a lot of fun activities like festivals, spirit week, and many other cool things, never gets boring here!
Parent Review
3y ago
5 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Vilas

At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
92 % Say there's holiday spirit
92 % Say there's wildlife
87 % Say car is needed
82 % Say parking is easy
73 % Say it's quiet
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say it's dog friendly
46 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kristen Vitale
Resident
2y ago
"It’s a very rural area. For the most part, properties here have a yard, so there is a space right at home for your dog - no need to try to locate dog parks or anything like that"
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Kristen Vitale
Resident
2y ago
"This street is off of a main route with heavy traffic. There are no sidewalks, and I personally do not walk much around here because it doesn’t feel safe to walk on a road with a 55 mph speed limit, especially without sidewalks"
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Kristen Vitale
Resident
2y ago
"We live on a main route that gets us where we need to go relatively quickly. Although we are out of the busyness of being in town, there are stores and gas stations along this man in route"
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marcie0305
12y ago
"Lived here for 5 years. Peaceful, beautiful, close to anything you could want or need with Boone & App State close by. Can't say enough."
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Frequently asked questions about 451 Walnut Ln

Is Vilas a buyer's or seller's market?
Vilas is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Vilas?
Residents describe Vilas, NC as well-kept, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Vilas, NC.
What are the closest schools to 451 Walnut Ln?
The closest schools to 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC are Cove Creek Elementary (Pre-K/Middle, rated 7/10), Watauga High (rated 8/10).
How big is the lot at 451 Walnut Ln?
The lot at 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC is about 12 acres.
Does 451 Walnut Ln have parking?
Yes, 451 Walnut Ln in Vilas, NC has on-site parking.

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