Peace and tranquility abound at this adorable Banner Elk cottage on 10 acres. Ideally located between Banner Elk, Boone and Valle Crucis. Perfect family getaway or turn this property into a multi-home retreat. Multiple homesites with views. Perfect for a tiny home community. ATV trails transverse the property and wildlife is abundant. This home could be easily expanded by finishing the basement/garage. Multiple upgrades to the home have been made, and owners have made $33K as an Airbnb.
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
1beds
836sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
10 Acres Lot
$419,000 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$1,653 Estimated rent
Home value
$419,000
$369,000 - $473,000
$1,653/mo
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Listed by:
Susan Repko (828)429-7011,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer McCord, 350869
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 248172
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless, Kerosene, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,672
- Total interior livable area: 836 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 836
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1951901395
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths, 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: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,400
- Annual tax amount: $763
- Date on market: 3/6/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2024 | Sold | $450,000+3.4%$538/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #248172 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Contingent | $435,000$520/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #248172 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $435,000+1640%$520/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #248172 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2019 | Sold | $25,000-28.6%$30/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #217642 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2019 | Pending sale | $35,000$42/sqft |
Source: Real Living Carolina Property #217642 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $35,000$42/sqft |
Source: Real Living Carolina Property #217642 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $179,400 |
| 2024 | $763 | $179,400 |
| 2023 | $763 +2.8% | $179,400 -0.3% |
| 2022 | $742 +26.3% | $179,900 +60.6% |
| 2021 | $587 | $112,000 |
| 2020 | $587 | $112,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2017 | $531 +9.2% | $112,000 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $487 | $109,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $109,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $109,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.1 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
- 491 Old Mountain Road
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