$480,000
$15K PRICE DROP

1697 Balm Hwy Banner Elk, NC 28604

Estimated payment $2,769/month

Total Views 8,340
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,864 Sq Ft
$168 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 1.42 Acre Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Banner Elk Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

1697 Balm Highway is a beautiful mountain retreat offering both privacy & stunning views. Situated on a 1.42-acre lot with breathtaking mountain vistas, this home features Shawneehaw Creek running along the back of the property, enhancing its tranquil atmosphere. The main level includes a gorgeous kitchen, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Relax in the spacious sunroom, which is heated & cooled for year-round comfort. The primary bedroom features a private deck with mountain views, & the back deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the surrounding nature. Stay warm & cozy with 4 fireplaces throughout the home - 1 wood-burning and 3 propane. The fully finished basement, with a separate entrance, includes a full kitchen, 1 bedroom, a living room, & a bathroom, offering the perfect opportunity for guests or even as an Airbnb rental. This property is an ideal full-time residence or vacation home, with easy access to nearby ski resorts, Boone, & Appalachian State University.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Huffman

Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty License #311201 Listed on: 03/10/2025

Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113 x 98 x 188 x 142 x 176 x 110 x 166 x 266
  • Mountainous Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,864 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18690303124100000
  • 0% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,411

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.42
  • Lot Size: 113 x 98 x 188 x 142 x 176 x 110 x 166 x 266
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Head SE on NC-105 toward Banner Elk. In Banner Elk, turn left onto Balm Hwy (NC-184). Continue on Balm Hwy for 1 mile. 1697 Balm Hwy will be on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2032
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1960
  • TRIADMLS_PrimaryOnMainYN: Yes
  • TRIADMLS_BuiltInformation: Existing
  • TRIADMLS_LandDescription: Mountain, Mountain View, Waterview
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Finished, Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 832
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Living Area: 2864
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • TRIADMLS_FullBathsMain: 2
  • TRIADMLS_FixtureExceptionYN: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • TRIADMLS_FullBathsLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Mountain
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • TRIADMLS_PoolYN: No
  • Flood Zone: Partial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Electric, Propane, Wood
  • Water Source: Well
  • TRIADMLS_HeatingFuel: Electric, Propane Gas, Wood Fuel
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 18690303124100000
  • Zoning: R
  • TRIADMLS_PricePerAcre: 338028.169
  • TRIADMLS_DeedPage: 1404
  • TRIADMLS_DeedBook: 000521

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1410.81
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • TRIADMLS_TaxRate: 0.4

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2023 $1,478 $352,700 $72,800 $279,900
2022 $0 $352,700 $72,800 $279,900
2021 $1,478 $256,400 $50,900 $205,500
2020 $1,478 $256,400 $50,900 $205,500
2019 $1,474 $254,600 $50,900 $203,700
2018 $1,474 $254,600 $50,900 $203,700
2017 $1,506 $257,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,225 $257,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,225 $257,500 $50,900 $206,600
2012 -- $338,000 $90,000 $248,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $480,000 -1.0% $168 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $485,000 -2.0% $169 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Triad MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $320,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $276,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $340,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Triad MLS

MLS Number: 1172970

Triad MLS

APN: 1869-03-03-1241-00000