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Under contract
    • Price cut: $15.1K (7/12)
    $519,900

    243 Ironwood Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604

    3beds
    1,455sqft
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    $2,986/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    0.53 Acres Lot
    $502,000 Zestimate®
    $357/sqft
    $71/mo HOA

    What's special

    Granite countertopsUnique live bark accentsStainless farmhouse sinkTile backsplashEnhanced closetsBarn doorsModernized kitchen
    Tucked in the charming Sleepy Hollow community along the Watauga River, this beautifully updated mountain retreat, “3 Tollers on a Boulder,” offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Thoughtfully maintained, the home features a modernized kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless farmhouse sink, updated appliances, and unique live bark accents. Bathrooms have been stylishly upgraded, and the primary bedroom includes reclaimed tobacco barnwood flooring, enhanced closets, and a refreshed en-suite with double sinks. Additional updates include new lighting, barn doors, blinds, and a furnace installed in 2023. The home has a Flo Water System to monitor the plumbing. Off the back deck, a working sauna creates the perfect spot to relax and recharge! Ideally located just minutes to Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock, and under 20 minutes to Sugar and Appalachian Ski Mountains, this home is perfectly positioned for year-round enjoyment. With Grandfather Vineyard & Winery just down the road and endless outdoor recreation nearby, the setting is hard to beat. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend escape, or a proven investment property, this one checks all the boxes.
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    Listed by:

    Madison Doble (828)616-6044,

    Keller Williams High Country

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260895MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Ductless, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
      Features
      • Furnished, Sauna
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,455
      • Total interior livable area: 1,455 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,455
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Open
      • Spa features: Sauna
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.53 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1878855840000
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mountain
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1988

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
      • Water: Community/Coop, Shared Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
      • Subdivision: Sleepy Hollow
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $850 annually
      Location
      • Region: Banner Elk

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $357/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $384,600
      • Annual tax amount: $1,273
      • Date on market: 4/13/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $502,000

        $477,000 - $527,000

        $2,348/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Contingent$519,900$357/sqft
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        7/12/2026Price change$519,900-2.8%$357/sqft
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        4/30/2026Listed for sale$535,000$368/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #260895 Report a problem
        4/15/2026Contingent$535,000$368/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #260895 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Listed for sale$535,000+39%$368/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #260895 Report a problem
        11/13/2020Sold$385,000-3.7%$265/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #224302 Report a problem
        9/25/2020Pending sale$399,900$275/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #224302 Report a problem
        9/20/2020Listed for sale$399,900$275/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #224302 Report a problem
        9/19/2020Pending sale$399,900$275/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #224302 Report a problem
        9/3/2020Listed for sale$399,900$275/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #224302 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $384,600
        2024$1,518 $384,600
        2023$1,518 +1.5%$384,600
        2022$1,495 +13.3%$384,600 +40.5%
        2021$1,320 $273,800
        2020$1,320 $273,800
        2019$1,320 $273,800
        2018$1,320 +11.6%$273,800
        2017$1,183 +10.2%$273,800 +2.1%
        2013$1,074 $268,200
        2012-- $268,200
        2011-- $268,200
        2010-- $268,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28604

        Getting around

        6 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        5 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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