NEW PRICE! DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Rare opportunity to own 8.17 unrestricted acres! Enjoy mountain views and a peaceful setting from this updated, unrestricted farmhouse featuring rolling pastureland and numerous recent improvements. Updates include new roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, water heater, luxury vinyl plank flooring, full insulation, a renovated bathroom, and a rebuilt front porch. A Buck wood stove provides an additional heat source, and the chimney has been professionally cleaned and capped. The upper level offers approximately 325 square feet of additional finished space. New vinyl siding has been installed. The property includes southern exposure, streams, pasture, a horse barn, and multiple outbuildings suitable for storage, agricultural use, or other permitted uses. Conveniently located within 20-30 minutes of Beech Mountain Ski Resort and community, Banner Elk, Watauga Lake, Buckeye Lake, and Boone. With easy access to year round recreation and everything the High Country has to offer! With no known restrictions, this property offers a variety of potential uses, including a primary residence, second home, agricultural property, or investment opportunity. The possibilities are endless. See attachments for additional information on nearby Western North Carolina destinations and attractions.
For sale
Price cut: $24K (9/24)
$275,000
244 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, NC 28622
3beds
1,103sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8.17 Acres Lot
$280,800 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsHorse barnRolling pasturelandRenovated bathroomRebuilt front porchFull insulationLuxury vinyl plank flooring
- 74 days
- 2,431
- 285
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thea Russell 678-617-2333,
True North Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263314
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,103
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fence, Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8.17 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 19310058842900000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elk Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,600
- Annual tax amount: $270
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$280,800
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $275,000-8%$249/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $299,000-8%$271/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $325,000-5.8%$295/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $345,000-1.4%$313/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $349,900$317/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $349,900-5.4%$317/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $369,900-1.4%$335/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $375,000-1.3%$340/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $379,900-2.6%$344/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$353/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+2.5%$363/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $390,000$354/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $390,000-4.9%$354/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $410,000-5.7%$372/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+295.5%$394/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Sold | $110,000-33.3%$100/sqft |
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| 11/21/2023 | Contingent | $164,900$150/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Price change | $164,900-8.3%$150/sqft |
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| 8/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $179,900+39.5%$163/sqft |
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| 2/8/2009 | Listing removed | $129,000$117/sqft |
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| 7/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270 | $67,600 |
| 2024 | $270 | $67,600 |
| 2023 | $270 | $67,600 |
| 2022 | $270 -27.4% | $67,600 -0.1% |
| 2021 | $372 | $67,700 |
| 2020 | $372 | $67,700 |
| 2019 | $372 | $67,700 |
| 2018 | $372 | $67,700 -13.1% |
| 2017 | $372 +6.9% | $77,900 |
| 2016 | $348 | $77,900 |
| 2015 | $348 | $77,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28622
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Freedom Trail
- High: Avery County
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




