Welcome to your mountain retreat, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with seasonal views and the perfect blend of comfort, function, and location! This meticulously maintained home offers effortless living both inside and out, just 15 minutes from Boone and Sugar Mountain, and 20 minutes to Blowing Rock or Banner Elk. Enjoy generous outdoor living across multiple freshly stained decks (April 2025), surrounded by easy-care perennial gardens, filled with native plants. Inside, you'll find a bright and open main level with large windows that fill the living, dining, and kitchen areas in natural light. Solid surface countertops and a gas range add a touch of modern convenience to the well-appointed kitchen. The primary suite and laundry on the main floor allow for true one-level living, while a second living space downstairs provides flexibility for an office, guests and hobbies. Designed for everyday ease, the home includes thoughtful features like a whole-house generator, central vacuum, large and extra-deep closets, pull-down attic, an encapsulated crawlspace with a unique “trap door” access, and dedicated workshop/hobby/storage space. Whether hosting a gathering under the handsome, oversized detached carport (which doubles as a covered pavilion) or enjoying a quiet moment with nature, this home invites you to relax in style. Short-term rentals are not permitted, preserving the tranquility of this peaceful community. Discover low-maintenance, high-comfort living in a central High Country location that truly has it all!
Sold for $725,000
$725,000
486 Tara Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604
3beds
2,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
1.13 Acres Lot
$714,800 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$3,131 Estimated rent
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Natural lightMultiple freshly stained decksSeasonal viewsCovered pavilionSecond living space downstairsEasy-care perennial gardensQuiet cul-de-sac
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Listed by:
Christy Lombardozzi (828)406-1344,
Keller Williams High Country
Bought with:
Lisa Stewart, 349071
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255120
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,368
- Total interior livable area: 2,368 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,184
- Finished area below ground: 1,184
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Storage, Paved Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1888193986000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Stone Veneer, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southern Skies
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $388 annually
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,090
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $725,000$306/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #255120 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$306/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255120 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+108.3%$306/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255120 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2006 | Sold | $348,000$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $343,000 |
| 2024 | $1,365 | $343,000 |
| 2023 | $1,365 +1.7% | $343,000 |
| 2022 | $1,342 -9.7% | $343,000 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $1,486 | $310,400 |
| 2020 | $1,486 | $310,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $310,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $310,400 |
| 2017 | $1,331 +10.3% | $310,400 +5.9% |
| 2013 | $1,207 | $293,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $293,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $293,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $293,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 7.7 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.7 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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