Some homes are about square footage. This one is about location, walkability, history, and the kind of Valle Crucis setting buyers spend years hoping to find.
Located directly across from Valle Crucis Community Park and the Mast Store Annex, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch sits in the heart of the Valle Crucis Historic District, one of the High Country’s most loved and recognizable communities. The original Mast General Store, established in 1883, is just up the road, creating a setting that feels deeply connected to the character and history that have made Valle Crucis so special for generations.
Built in 1956, the home offers easy one-level living with hardwood floors, real pine paneling, central heat and air, whole-house generator, attached one-car garage, and a flexible bonus space suitable for an office, reading room, hobby area, or additional storage. The flat usable yard is framed by mature trees that add shade, character, and a timeless mountain feel rarely found in newer developments.
The location is truly the star of the property. Walk across the street to concerts, trails, river access, playgrounds, and community events at Valle Crucis Community Park. Enjoy quick access to Boone, Banner Elk, and the newly constructed Valle Crucis School, while still being surrounded by the charm, history, and slower pace that continue to draw people to this part of the High Country year after year.
The home has been well maintained over the years and offers a strong foundation for buyers looking to enjoy the property as it is today while also creating opportunities to update and personalize over time. Short-term rentals are permitted, offering flexibility for full-time living, second-home use, or investment potential.
Few places in the High Country still feel this authentic and connected to mountain history.
This is not simply a house in the mountains. This is a chance to own a piece of Valle Crucis.
For sale
$449,000
2853 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
3beds
1,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.51 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Easy one-level livingHardwood floorsAttached one-car garageCentral heat and airWhole-house generatorReal pine paneling
- 36 days |
- 1,012 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caroline McGuire (828)773-7276,
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261760
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,830
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1980161375000
- Zoning description: Historic District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Valle Crucis
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,200
- Annual tax amount: $769
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,254/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000$245/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $987 -22.1% | $240,200 -16.7% |
| 2023 | $1,266 +1.1% | $288,200 -2.9% |
| 2022 | $1,253 +8.6% | $296,900 +35.4% |
| 2021 | $1,153 | $219,300 |
| 2020 | $1,153 | $219,300 |
| 2019 | $1,153 | $219,300 |
| 2018 | $1,153 +10.5% | $219,300 |
| 2017 | $1,044 +9.2% | $219,300 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $956 | $220,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $220,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Valle Crucis
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 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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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Banner Elk
- 28604
- Valle Crucis
- 2853 Broadstone Road



