Unbelievable opportunity for UNRESTRICTED acreage 5 minutes from downtown Banner Elk! Come and envision your dream estate, with pastures ready to be reclaimed and utilized for your horses or livestock as they were for generations. Offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come along often! With frontage on both Shawnee and Old Farm Road, development potential is fantastic. Power is on the property furthering the items needed to create your vision. The Shawneehaw creek originates on the property and provides potential water for livestock and soothing sounds and sights from the acreage. Perched at elevations climbing from 4,200-4,500 feet, enjoy the cool summers that people all over the world long for. Don't miss a true once in a lifetime opportunity, take time to watch the video and come and walk the property with your agent today! Cash only. House and outbuildings are given no value and being sold as-is, but may be of interest depending upon a Buyers intended use.
Lot/land
Price cut: $500K (8/4)
$1,500,000
455 Shawnee Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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42.43Acres
Unimproved Land
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42.43 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 101 days
- 184
- 17
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joel Farthing 828-773-3384,
Boone Real Estate
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262577
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Out Building(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 42.43 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping,Pasture
- Residential vegetation: Crop(s), Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1869086340000
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Not Connected
- Water: Not Connected
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $558,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,171
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-25% |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $558,700 |
| 2024 | $2,159 | $558,700 |
| 2023 | $2,159 +25.2% | $558,700 |
| 2022 | $1,724 +23.8% | $558,700 +57.2% |
| 2021 | $1,393 | $355,500 |
| 2020 | $1,393 | $355,500 |
| 2019 | $1,393 | $355,500 |
| 2018 | $1,393 +11.6% | $355,500 |
| 2017 | $1,248 +10.2% | $355,500 +2.6% |
| 2013 | $1,132 | $346,350 -11.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $391,950 |
| 2011 | -- | $391,950 |
| 2010 | -- | $391,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
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.





