240 Bass Trail: charming 'treehouse' cottage on 2 acres adjacent to Julian Price Park with long-range Blue Ridge mountain views and short-term rentals permitted - great as a mountain getaway, full-time residence, or investment property. Discover the best of both worlds: a quiet setting at the end of a cul-de-sac AND a central location to Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, ski areas, and all the High Country has to offer! Furnished (with minor exceptions) & short-term rentals allowed = vacation rental investment potential! This is the unique chance to own property bordering National Park Service land, close to Julian Price Park trails, the Appalachian Trail, and Grandfather Mountain. Easy access year-round; level entry & one-level living. This 3BR, 2BA home, sitting at just above 4,200 feet of elevation in an established gated community, offers layered mountain views year-round in a serene wooded setting. The main level features a spacious living room and kitchen with skylights & floor-to-ceiling windows open to a formal dining area, 3 bedrooms (incl. primary BR), 2 full baths, foyer/mudroom, and laundry. The upper level is open to the living room below and offers a large loft serving as a bonus room/office. A sun porch off of the kitchen/living areas makes for great outdoor entertaining and offers tiled floors and remote-control plastic window coverings. Take in the mountain views from the multi-level wrap-around deck and enjoy covered entry from the front porch. Amenities: furnishings, vaulted ceiling, kitchen island, tiled floors in baths, high-speed internet, attic storage.
Sold for $617,500
$617,500
240 Bass Trail, Banner Elk, NC 28604
3beds
1,783sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
2 Acres Lot
$676,200 Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$2,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$676,200
$636,000 - $717,000
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Ski areasLarge loftVaulted ceilingTiled floorsSun porchBlowing rockFloor-to-ceiling windows
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Listed by:
Chad Vincent 828-295-0700,
BHHS Vincent Properties,
Jay Vincent 828-265-6141,
BHHS Vincent Properties
Bought with:
Zoe Schmidinger, 284201
The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 246321
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,525
- Total interior livable area: 1,783 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,783
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Other, See Remarks, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1877688390000
- Zoning description: Other-See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Near National Forest, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Spice Branch At Grandfather
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,150 annually
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $498,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,969
- Date on market: 11/28/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $617,500+3.1%$346/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #246321 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Pending sale | $599,000$336/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #246321 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Contingent | $599,000$336/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #246321 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,000$336/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #246321 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $498,300 -1.7% |
| 2024 | $1,969 | $507,100 |
| 2023 | $1,969 +1.2% | $507,100 |
| 2022 | $1,946 +55.2% | $507,100 +95.7% |
| 2021 | $1,254 | $259,100 |
| 2020 | $1,254 | $259,100 |
| 2019 | -- | $259,100 |
| 2018 | -- | $259,100 |
| 2017 | $1,124 +10.2% | $259,100 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $1,021 | $248,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $248,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $248,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $248,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 9.8 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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