Vilas Homes under $1 million

Welcome to Vilas, North Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Watauga County. This charming town offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its lush landscapes, vibrant local culture, and friendly community, Vilas is the perfect place to call home.

Vilas is known for its rich history and welcoming atmosphere. The town's quaint streets are lined with picturesque homes, many of which boast stunning mountain views and spacious yards. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking to explore the nearby hiking trails or a family seeking a peaceful neighborhood, Vilas has something for everyone.

One of the best aspects of living in Vilas is the affordability of real estate. You can find a variety of charming homes under $1 million, making it easier than ever to settle down in this idyllic setting. From cozy cabins to modern family homes, the options are diverse, catering to different tastes and lifestyles. Many properties feature beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect for enjoying the crisp mountain air or hosting gatherings with friends and family.

In addition to its natural beauty, Vilas offers a close-knit community with local shops, farmer's markets, and seasonal festivals that celebrate the region's rich culture. With nearby Boone and Blowing Rock just a short drive away, residents have easy access to dining, entertainment, and recreational activities.

Discover the enchanting charm of Vilas, NC, where your dream home awaits in a picturesque mountain setting!

Newest Vilas Homes under $1 million

$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 ⋅ 4435166 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 family 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. Some photos have been virtually staged.

7215 Hwy 421 N Highway, 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. Some photos have been virtually staged.

7215 Hwy 421 N, 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

$475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264643 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering 9.75 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. Adjoining 18 acres also available for purchase! This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!

1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas

$575,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264640 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!

1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas

$449,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4428654 MLS

Enjoy easy access, one level living and a convenient location from this well maintained, energy efficient, 3BR/2BA, 1920sq.ft. Brick ranch home on 1.69 acres with full unfinished basement which includes a 2-car garage. Main level of home offers one-level living with spacious kitchen and dining area along with living room, den, laundry room, primary bedroom with ensuite bath, 2 guest bedrooms and guest bath. The full unfinished basement offers a 2-car garage, bonus room for office or home gym, workshop area with 220v power, and a flue hookup for wood stove/furnace. Home offers central heat/air, gas log fireplace, wood floors, fiber optic services and desirable storage space with multiple closets and full unfinished basement. Exterior of home offers a low maintenance brick/vinyl exterior with covered back deck, manicured lawn and mature landscaping along with paved driveway. Located less than 10 minutes to downtown Boone/AppState and within close proximity to many nearby High-Country attractions!

6762 Us Highway 421 N Highway, Vilas

$449,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264507 MLS

6762 Hwy 421 N, Vilas

$399,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 264459 MLS

Live the mountain dream in this charming log cabin overlooking the banks of Cove Creek just 15 mins from downtown Boone. Wake to the soothing sounds of rushing water and enjoy your morning coffee from either of the two screened-in porches, where the natural beauty of the High Country is right outside your door. Whether you are looking for a peaceful second home, weekend getaway, or full-time residence, this property offers a unique opportunity to embrace mountain living at its best.Step inside to a warm and inviting main level featuring a beautiful stone fireplace in the family room, flowing seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen. Just off the kitchen is a screened-in porch, for outdoor dining or relaxing while listening to the creek below. The main-level primary bedroom features a bay window overlooking Cove Creek and its own screened-in porch, creating a cozy retreat where you can unwind to the sounds of the water. A spacious full bath completes the main level.Step outside onto the rear deck and experience the feeling of being right above Cove Creek. From here, you can watch trout moving through the water below and enjoy the peaceful setting from your own backyard. For the outdoor enthusiast and fly fisherman, the ability to step out the back door and enjoy the creek is a rare opportunity. Cove Creek is stocked with trout by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.The upper-level loft provides additional flexible living space currently arranged with a bedroom, sitting area, and art nook. This versatile area could easily be customized to suit your needs, whether as additional sleeping quarters, a creative studio, home office, or cozy retreat.A full unfinshed basement offers even more possibilities, with ample space for storage, a workshop, studio apartment, or future expansion. The basement also features its own separate driveway, providing convenient access and additional flexibility for the new owner.Outside, a garden area sits to the side of the home with easy access to Cove Creek. Beautiful natural rock outcroppings line the creek bank, adding to the property’s character and making the setting feel truly special.The home is being offered mostly furnished, with only a few items excluded, making it easy to bring your clothes and begin enjoying your mountain retreat. During Hurricane Helene, the home itself did not experience flooding. The property sustained minor damage to the creek bank, which has since been repaired, and one deck footing was replaced.With its combination of a classic log cabin, multiple outdoor living spaces, direct creek access, trout fishing, flexible basement space, and peaceful mountain setting, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to create your own personal High Country getaway.

2277 Old US Highway 421, Vilas

$495,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 264244 MLS

Nestled in the North Carolina High Country just minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University, this spacious three-level mountain home offers room for everyone plus a covered deck with a hot tub built for taking in the views. Highlights: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths across three levels, including two primary suites — one on the main level, one upstairs. Deck off the main living area — huge outdoor deck complete with a hot tub. Finished recreation room on the lower level, can be used for game room, media space, or bunk room. Hot Tub, Attached garage with direct interior access, Covered front porch, and main-level laundry for easy one-level living. Main Level Opens to an open living room that flows into the kitchen and dining area and expansive back deck. The main-level primary bedroom includes a walk- in closet and full bath, making single-level living easy for owners or guests. A covered porch, laundry room, and half-bath round out this floor. Upper Level Upstairs, a second primary suite offers its own walk-in closet and access to a full bath. There are two additional bedrooms, and a bonus room with a half bath down the hall — suitable for guests or rental flexibility. Lower Level The ground level is built for gathering, with a generous recreation room that opens straight into an attached garage — great for storing mountain gear, an extra vehicle, or converting into a workshop. Location Located in Vilas, NC, just an 8 minute drive to downtown Boone and Appalachian State University — with easy access to NC Highway 194 and US 321/421.

194 Blue Spruce Trail, Vilas

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