$450,000

173 Old Turnpike Rd NW Banner Elk, NC 28604

Estimated payment $2,553/month

Total Views 3,530
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft
$240 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Pasture Views
  • No HOA
  • Banner Elk Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

Rare Opportunity!! Only listing like this in downtown Banner Elk; Set as a duplex (but could be used as a single family with a rental income apartment, or with the stairs from the main level down to the workshop/garage, it could easily be finished out as a 5/3 home with an extra living/kitchen below) that is walking distance to town!!! At $37,200/ most recent annual rents, why get into the vacation rental market and it's headaches? It's very rare for any multi-family to come on the market in Downtown Banner Elk on city water/sewer/maintained-paved roads, and this investment has been a great asset for 11 years to the current owner. Easily accessible with paved driveway, and fully remodeled when purchased, including metal roof, paint, new kitchens, new baths, new plumbing, new windows, lvp flooring, etc, the duplex features a 2/1 below, and a 3/2 above, with separate entrances/decks. The basement features a 1-car garage and large workshop area (this is set up to be assessed by either unit, depending on which wants to include it in their lease). There is a small flat yard around the lower unit. Old Turnpike runs next to a noisy creek, and is a quiet, flat street that is great for walking. Available for showings now (leases just ended). Tenants pay all utilities 50/50 between the units; with power on 1 meter. Currently advertised with Blue Ridge Management for rent at $1950/month upper, $1250/ lower.

Listing Agent

Benjamin Ray

Client First Of The High Country Brokerage Phone: (704) 287-2760 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Banner Elk Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1859-17-00-1602-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,255

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1875.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (704) 287-2760
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 625.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1875.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1859-17-00-1602-00000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1255.0
  • Tax Book Number: 597/649
  • Tax Lot: 2

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $584 $145,900 $18,400 $127,500
2023 $584 $145,900 $18,400 $127,500
2022 $584 $145,900 $18,400 $127,500
2021 $486 $88,400 $9,200 $79,200
2020 $981 $88,400 $9,200 $79,200
2019 $981 $88,400 $9,200 $79,200
2018 $486 $88,400 $9,200 $79,200
2017 $1,162 $102,800 $0 $0
2016 $655 $102,800 $0 $0
2015 $568 $127,100 $27,800 $99,300
2012 -- $87,800 $10,600 $77,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $450,000 -3.9% $240 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $468,500 -1.4% $250 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $475,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Commissioners Deed $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $105,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256809

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1859-17-00-1602-00000