Adorable cottage with no restrictions in the heart of historic Valle Crucis that is currently a vacation rental but would also make a wonderful full time residence, long term rental or easy / turn key vacation home. Located less than half a mile from the Valle Crucis Conference Center and beautiful Crab Orchard Falls and less than 2 miles to the Original Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Park. This home features a spacious living area, updated kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 fantastic bathroom upstairs with a bonus room/ game room and laundry downstairs. This cottage has had a major renovation! (See attached list of updates). These updates were all done 2022-2024 to include electrical, septic tank, flooring, paint, bathroom, doors, furnishings, kitchen quartz, appliances, light fixtures and more! In addition to the cottage you will find a spacious garage with power. Property comes completely furnished with the exception of the kitchen table, 2 chairs and the contents of the detached garage.
Sold for $375,000
$375,000
5484 Nc Highway 194, Banner Elk, NC 28604
2beds
1,078sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
2.02 Acres Lot
$405,500 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$1,700 Estimated rent
Home value
$405,500
$381,000 - $430,000
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Bonus roomTurn key vacation homeDetached garageGame roomWonderful full time residenceSpacious garageLight fixtures
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Listed by:
Sarah Long (828)386-6047,
828 Real Estate
Bought with:
Ruth Walker, 307347
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 250154
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,078
- Total interior livable area: 1,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 810
- Finished area below ground: 268
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Out Building(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.02 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1970418216000
- 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: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: 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
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,800
- Annual tax amount: $710
- Date on market: 6/6/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2024 | Sold | $375,000$348/sqft |
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| 6/9/2024 | Contingent | $375,000$348/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $375,000+27.1%$348/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Sold | $295,000+3.5%$274/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Pending sale | $285,000$264/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/3/2022 | Pending sale | $285,000$264/sqft |
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| 7/3/2022 | Contingent | $285,000$264/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $285,000$264/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $165,800 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $711 | $165,200 |
| 2023 | $711 +6.3% | $165,200 +3.3% |
| 2022 | $668 +21.3% | $159,900 +53.8% |
| 2021 | $551 | $104,000 |
| 2020 | $551 | $104,000 |
| 2019 | $551 | $104,000 |
| 2018 | $551 +10.4% | $104,000 |
| 2017 | $499 +9.1% | $104,000 +15% |
| 2013 | $458 | $90,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $90,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28604
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 8 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.3 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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- 5484 Nc Highway 194
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