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  • $235,000

    169 Samantha Springs Ln, Elk Park, NC 28622

    2beds
    904sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    0.55 Acres Lot
    $263,000 Zestimate®
    $260/sqft
    $1,558 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $263,000

    $250,000 - $276,000

    $1,558/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to your peaceful mountain retreat near Banner Elk! This rustic cabin is tucked away in the heart of the High Country, offering the perfect balance of solitude and convenience. Enjoy the quiet of nature while being just minutes from everything Banner Elk has to offer—restaurants, shops, skiing, and year-round outdoor adventure. Step inside and feel instantly at home. The cozy living area features a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, great for curling up on chilly mountain evenings, while windows invite in the fresh mountain breeze during summer. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and just over 900 square feet, this cabin is the ideal size for a relaxing getaway or full-time living. There’s ample potential for expansion, including the opportunity to add a second bathroom and convert the front bedroom into a primary suite. The oversized garage offers additional unfinished space above, great for a future studio, home office, or guest area. Outside, enjoy gathering around the fire pit, surrounded by towering trees and peaceful mountain views. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities—this unique property offers endless potential for your personal touch or investment vision. Whether you’re seeking a cozy mountain home, a vacation retreat, or an Airbnb opportunity, this charming cottage is ready to make your mountain dreams a reality.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lori Eastridge lori@nchighcountryrealestate.com,

    EXP Realty LLC

    Bought with:

    Don Bickel

    Odell Realty, LLC

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4353245MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: None
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Ductless, Electric
    Cooling
    • Ductless
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 904
    • Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 904
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop, Garage on Main Level
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Waterfront features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.55 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 18380276654100000
    • Zoning: None
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Log, Stone Veneer, Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1963

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Installed
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Elk Park
    • Elevation: 3500 Feet

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $260/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $127,000
    • Annual tax amount: $508
    • Date on market: 3/3/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 106 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2026Sold$235,000-13%$260/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4353245 Report a problem
    6/17/2026Contingent$270,000$299/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #4353245 Report a problem
    4/18/2026Price change$270,000-1.8%$299/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #260146 Report a problem
    3/4/2026Listed for sale$275,000+1.9%$304/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #260146 Report a problem
    10/9/2025Listing removed$270,000$299/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255565 Report a problem
    8/6/2025Price change$270,000-1.8%$299/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255565 Report a problem
    5/25/2025Listed for sale$275,000+31%$304/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255565 Report a problem
    6/29/2022Sold$210,000-4.1%$232/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/18/2022Contingent$219,000$242/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236500 Report a problem
    5/6/2022Listed for sale$219,000$242/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236500 Report a problem
    4/26/2022Contingent$219,000$242/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236500 Report a problem
    4/6/2022Listed for sale$219,000+119%$242/sqft
    Source: My State MLS #11067089 Report a problem
    1/6/2022Sold$100,000-20%$111/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/5/2020Listing removed$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem
    9/3/2020Listed for sale$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem
    8/12/2020Pending sale$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem
    7/20/2020Listed for sale$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem
    7/10/2020Pending sale$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem
    5/30/2020Listed for sale$125,000$138/sqft
    Source: High Country Real Estate & Development #222106 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$508 $127,000
    2024$508 $127,000
    2023$508 +39.6%$127,000 +39.6%
    2022$364 +75.1%$91,000 +140.7%
    2021$208 $37,800
    2020$208 $37,800
    2019$208 $37,800
    2018$208 $37,800 -6.2%
    2017$208 +15.4%$40,300
    2016$180 $40,300
    2015$180 $40,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28622

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Freedom Trail
    • Middle: Cranberry
    • High: Avery County

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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