Escape to your own private mountain retreat at 4559 Laurel Creek Road in Banner Elk. Nestled among towering hardwoods and overlooking the bold waters of Laurel Creek, this charming fully furnished log cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic character, modern comfort, and proven investment potential. Warm wood interiors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows create an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. The spacious great room is still cozy with a wood burning fireplace while the open living, dining, and kitchen areas make relaxing and entertaining effortless. The one-bedroom layout features a generously sized primary suite with a spa-inspired bath complete with dual vanities, a large jetted soaking tub, separate shower, and private deck access. This is a popular honeymoon spot.
Step outside to enjoy covered front and rear porches, unwind in the private hot tub overlooking the creek, or simply listen to the peaceful sounds of rushing water from your secluded wooded setting.
Currently operating as a successful vacation rental with an established rental history, this property is ideal as a personal mountain getaway, income-producing investment, or both. Even more unique, the neighboring cabin at 4533 Laurel Creek Road (MLS 263552) is also available, presenting a rare opportunity to own two complementary cabins that are thoughtfully positioned for privacy. Keep one for personal use while renting the other or add both to your portfolio and continue their success as sought-after Blue Ridge Mountain escapes. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, hiking trails, wineries, restaurants, and year-round High-Country attractions, this peaceful creekside cabin offers the mountain lifestyle buyers are searching for.
Under contract
$310,000
4559 Laurel Creek, Banner Elk, NC 28604
1beds
789sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
1.01 Acres Lot
$299,000 Zestimate®
$393/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceWarm wood interiorsPrivate deck accessPeaceful creekside cabinSoaring vaulted ceilingsSecluded wooded settingSeparate shower
- 50 days
- 85
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Don Blair (828)266-1632,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Janice Blair 828-773-3732,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263580
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 789
- Total interior livable area: 789 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 789
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Multiple
- Exterior features: Hot Tub/Spa, Gravel Driveway
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1960495453000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,100
- Annual tax amount: $910
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$299,000
$284,000 - $314,000
$1,817/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Contingent | $310,000$393/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+41.6%$393/sqft |
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| 1/4/2008 | Sold | $219,000$278/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $216,100 |
| 2024 | $898 | $216,100 |
| 2023 | $898 +2.6% | $216,100 |
| 2022 | $875 +21.2% | $216,100 +52.4% |
| 2021 | $722 | $141,800 |
| 2020 | $722 | $141,800 |
| 2019 | $722 | $141,800 |
| 2018 | $722 +10.9% | $141,800 |
| 2017 | $651 +9.5% | $141,800 +5.7% |
| 2013 | $595 | $134,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $134,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $134,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $134,200 |
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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.




