$688,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

126 Robert Cook Ln Banner Elk, NC 28604

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,739 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$396 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • Cottage
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Banner Elk Elementary School Rated A-
  • Central Air
  • 3-minute walk to Banner Elk Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Immaculate 3BR/2BA furnished home offering One-Level Living in the Heart of Banner Elk. Located in the highly desirable Crooked Creek community, this beautifully maintained and fully furnished home offers easy, one-level living walking distance to downtown Banner Elk’s dining, shopping, and parks. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace with newly replaced gas logs in 2025. The kitchen and primary bathroom have been recently updated, both bathrooms are tiled for durability and style. Over the past few years, the sellers have made numerous improvements to enhance the home's functionality and curb appeal. The driveway was newly paved and includes an additional parking spaces added in 2023. The exterior of the home was painted in 2020, and the front deck was extended by three feet to allow for more outdoor living space. The interior is freshly painted along with new carpet with level 7 padding. New stainless steel appliances in 2023 and a new refrigerator in 2025. Kitchen cabinets refinished and painted in 2023. The attic has been floored and fitted with shelving, providing valuable extra storage. The property has also been professionally landscaped to complement its mountain setting. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious deck, featuring a new front deck couch and gas grill—perfect for relaxing while soaking in stunning sunsets and views of Beech Mountain. The deck wraps around to a fenced-in backyard, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in a peaceful setting. The crawl space has been sealed with plastic barrier and furnace replaced in 2023. This move-in ready home is a rare find in one of Banner Elk’s most established and sought-after neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Sorrow

Realty One Group Results-Banne Brokerage Phone: (828) 278-7448 Listed on: 05/19/2025

Realty One Group Results-Banne

Last Buyer's Agent

John Heinlein

Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,825

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,739 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Banner Elk Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Crooked Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18591840850900000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,825

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Crooked Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1739.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 278-7448
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, Vented
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Living Area: 1739.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, One Car Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 275.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 18591840850900000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2825.0
  • Tax Book Number: 579/1878

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Reilly Craig Joseph and Reilly Jennifer Marie
Bought by
Regina Ann Podolskis Revocable Trust and Charles Eugene Holden Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Amanda Sorrow
Realty One Group Results-Banne
Buyer's Agent
John Heinlein
Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
List Price
$719,999
Sold Price
$688,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,999
-4.44%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.96%
Original Mortgage
$550,400
Outstanding Balance
$550,400
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,155

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jul 9, 2022
Sold by
Ollis Wilkerson Wayne and Ollis Mary E
Bought by
Reilly Craig and Reilly Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Amy Pepin
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Sorrow
Realty One Group Results-Banne
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Kaylor Hal Michael and Kaylor Shelby Hamer
Bought by
Wilkerson Wayne Ollis and Wilkerson Mary E
Seller's Agent
Marsha McManus
The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Schorr
A Carolina Mountain Home
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$260,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.74%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2006
Sold by
Barbee Rachel L
Bought by
Kaylor Hal Michael and Kaylor Shelby Hamer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $688,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $615,000 Dustin N Stacy Pllc
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $375,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $550,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $688,000 -4.4% $396 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $719,999 +17.1% $414 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Sold $615,000 +3.4% $354 / Sq Ft
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $595,000 +128.8% $342 / Sq Ft
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $260,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/31/2016 07/31/16 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2015 11/09/15 For Sale $260,000 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,314 $328,500 $40,000 $288,500
2023 $1,314 $328,500 $40,000 $288,500
2022 $1,314 $328,500 $40,000 $288,500
2021 $1,374 $249,900 $33,800 $216,100
2020 $2,774 $249,900 $33,800 $216,100
2019 $2,774 $249,900 $33,800 $216,100
2018 $1,374 $249,900 $33,800 $216,100
2017 $1,321 $240,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,074 $240,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,074 $240,100 $26,300 $213,800
2012 -- $283,700 $37,500 $246,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255624

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1859-18-40-8509-00000