Located within the prestigious Elk River Club, 229 Cardinal Court offers refined mountain living paired with exceptional club amenities and numerous upgrades throughout the home. Locally milled hardwood floors and new carpet run through the main living areas, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, a 16-function double oven, 5-burner downdraft gas stove, oversized pantry, and wet bar, offering both function and style. Just off the kitchen you’ll find a spacious laundry room and convenient access to the attached one-car garage with additional room for a golf cart. The outdoor deck extends the entertaining space that features a screened-in porch, built-in gas grill, and gas fireplace perfect for enjoying the cool mountain air and peaceful surroundings. The primary suite offers a private retreat with an adjoining office space, a two-sided walk-in closet, cedar storage closet, and an updated bathroom featuring a step-in tiled shower and Jacuzzi tub. Upstairs includes two additional bedrooms and an updated bathroom providing plenty of room for family and guests. The lower level provides endless flexibility with generous space for a game room, additional sleeping area, or home gym. Several major improvements have already been completed including a new roof (2022) (synthetic cedar shake with a 50 year transferable warranty to the new owner) gutters and windows (2023), two tankless hot water heaters, retaining wall, and updated furnace/heat pump.
Ownership in Elk River Club offers access to one of the High Country’s most sought-after private communities featuring a Jack Nicklaus signature Golf Course, state of the art equestrian center, private airport, along with clubhouse dining, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool, and scenic walking trails along the Elk River all within a secure gated setting just minutes from Banner Elk.
For sale
Price cut: $40K (6/27)
$1,549,000
229 Cardinal Court, Banner Elk, NC 28604
4beds
3,922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.19 Acres Lot
$1,459,000 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$542/mo HOA
What's special
Adjoining office spaceLocally milled hardwood floorsWet barSpacious laundry roomCedar storage closetScreened-in porchWarm and inviting atmosphere
- 103 days |
- 823 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Sorrow (704)467-3214,
Realty One Group Results-Banne
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260626
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump, 2 Units
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Outside, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,130
- Total interior livable area: 3,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,768
- Finished area below ground: 1,154
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18480067566000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shake,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Community/Coop
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Club Membership Available, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Equestrian Community, Fitness Center, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, River, Airport/Runway, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: 24 Hour Security
- Subdivision: Elk River
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $6,505 annually
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $395/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $522,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,089
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,459,000
$1.39M - $1.53M
$4,484/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $1,549,000-2.5%$395/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,589,000+249.2%$405/sqft |
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| 11/17/2020 | Sold | $455,000-8.5%$116/sqft |
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| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $497,000$127/sqft |
Source: Allen Tate Realtors Boone #207723 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2019 | Price change | $497,000-5.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Blowing Rock Investment Properties #207723 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2019 | Price change | $525,000-10.9%$134/sqft |
Source: Blowing Rock Investment Properties #207723 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $589,000$150/sqft |
Source: Blowing Rock Investment Properties #207723 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,089 | $522,200 |
| 2024 | $2,089 | $522,200 |
| 2023 | $2,089 | $522,200 |
| 2022 | $2,089 -9% | $522,200 +25.1% |
| 2021 | $2,296 | $417,500 |
| 2020 | $2,296 | $417,500 |
| 2019 | $2,296 | $417,500 |
| 2018 | $2,296 | $417,500 -18.3% |
| 2017 | $2,296 +0.4% | $511,300 |
| 2016 | $2,287 | $511,300 |
| 2015 | $2,287 | $511,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Banner Elk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Cranberry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 3/10Avery County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Banner Elk
- High: Avery County
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- North Carolina
- Avery County
- Banner Elk
- 28604
- 229 Cardinal Court






