Are yards well-kept in Vilas, NC?

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OFF MARKET

678 John Shell Rd
Sugar Grove, NC 28679

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,767 sqft (on 1.12 acres)

$379,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,158/mo*

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$379,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,158/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,767 sqft

(on 1.12 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1984

Lot Size

1.12 acres

Living Area

1,767 sqft

Price/Sqft

$215

About this House

Located only 20 minutes from town, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountain home has private decks overlooking stunning pastures, barns & views. This home has wood floors, main floor master, family room downstairs with a free-standing wood stove, easy access and secluded privacy.

678 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,767 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $250,000 on Aug 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $379,900, with a rent estimate of $2,548/month.

Home Details for 678 John Shell Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, ElectricHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.12 acres

Price History for 678 John Shell Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/26/2021	$250,000	Sold	High Country AOR #231926
Recording Date 08/26/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/17/2021	$249,900	Contingent	High Country AOR #231926

07/16/2021	$249,900	Listed For Sale	High Country AOR #231926

03/07/2012	$215,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/06/2012	$215,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/23/2005	$178,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/23/2005 Contract Date 11/23/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $356

Market trends in Vilas

Last updated June 2026

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Available listings

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax
Assessment	$182,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 678 John Shell Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
178 John Shell Road, Sugar Grove, NC	0.45	Single-Family Home	$260,000	07/22/26	2	1	924
1980 Mountain Dale Road, Vilas, NC	1.71	Single-Family Home	$195,000	02/11/26	3	2	1,847
2362 Timber Ridge Road, Sugar Grove, NC	0.98	Single-Family Home	$295,323	08/28/25	2	1	1,064
155 Green Valley Heights, Sugar Grove, NC	1.97	Single-Family Home	$437,965	08/26/25	3	2	2,437
461 Sugar Hill Lane, Sugar Grove, NC	1.37	Single-Family Home	$1,050,000	08/28/25	4	4.5	3,682
423 Beaver Dam Farm Road, Vilas, NC	0.67	Single-Family Home	$4,575,000	03/04/26	5	4.5	4,006
351 Timber Ridge Road, Sugar Grove, NC	1.95	Single-Family Home	$90,000	06/17/26	2	2	890
203 Farthing Lane, Vilas, NC	1.24	Single-Family Home	$575,000	12/12/25	1	1	873
3161 Mountain Dale Rd, Vilas, NC	2.82	Single-Family Home	$168,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,806
389 Auborn Trivette Road, Sugar Grove, NC	2.02	Single-Family Home	$1,000,000	03/05/26	3	3.5	3,524

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Tbd Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Joel Farthing
OFF MARKET
4 bd
2 ba
1,856 sqft
600 Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Joel Farthing
SOLD
JUL 22, 2026
$260,000
2 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
178 John Shell Road,
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Michelle Griffin
OFF MARKET
Est. $673,400
2 bd
2 ba
2,072 sqft
789 Mountain Dale Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Roxanne Weavil
FOR SALE
14.04 ACRES
$175,000
TBD Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Jill Smith
OFF MARKET
Est. $521,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,734 sqft
1340 Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Ada Webster
SOLD
MAR 4, 2026
$4,575,000
5 bd
4.5 ba
4,006 sqft
423 Beaver Dam Farm Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Chad Vincent
SOLD
DEC 2, 2025
$86,830
Lot 24 Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Bobbie Jo McCachren
FOR SALE
14.85 ACRES
$649,900
3 bd
3 ba
2,160 sqft
1584 Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Bobbie Jo McCachren
OFF MARKET
Tbd Bethel Road,
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Allen Yates
OFF MARKET
TBD Hattie Hill Road,
Vilas, NC 28692
Joel Farthing
SOLD
FEB 4, 2026
$42,500
TBD Timber Ridge Road,
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Joel Farthing

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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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