$1,185,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2025

185 Dunbarton Rd Banner Elk, NC 28604

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,154 Sq Ft
3.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$376 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 3.28 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Banner Elk Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2025

PRICE REDUCTION. If you are in search of "End of the road privacy", "a killer view" and a "Tynecastle address", you do not want to miss out on this home. The recently renovated home features 4 bedrooms, and three and a half baths, making it the perfect retreat for any family looking for space and privacy. The side deck off of the great room offers ample space to view the slopes of sugar and well beyond, while you enjoy the beverage of your choice. This home has a wonderful vaulted great room a large dining area for those holiday feasts. The first level living has a separate mud room entrance and large laundry area. Up three steps into the kitchen and you find a beautifully updated kitchen adjacent to the dining area. Up the stairs will lead you to a large loft with room for a regulation pool table and two more good size bedrooms and an additional full bath. The downstairs space includes an additional bedroom and bath and an adjoining sitting area that is perfect for the kids or grandkids. The lower level also has sliding doors that take you to the ground level for easy entry when returning from a days' activity. So please, take the 3D tour, peruse the pictures and imagine yourself enjoying everything the High Country has to offer. You really do not want to miss out on this opportunity. Schedule your tour today and see what's waiting for you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Fitzpatrick

Peak Real Estate Llc Brokerage Phone: 828-898-1880 Listed on: 07/15/2025

Co-Listed By

Chris Wotell

Peak Real Estate Llc Brokerage Phone: 828-898-1880

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Lear

The Lear Group Real Estate

The Lear Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 3.28 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $283 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Mud Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 186706297087

Community Details

Overview

  • Tynecastle Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,623

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$283 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.28
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-898-1880
  • Subdivision Name: Tynecastle
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2316.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-898-1880
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 114.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 838.0
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Living Area: 3154.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 3400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Avery

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 186706297087

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3623.2
  • Tax Book Number: 535/2240

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Dec 6, 2025
Sold by
Moranta Vicente and Moranta Barbara Ann
Bought by
Reder Christopher and Reder Meghann
Seller's Agent
Jim Fitzpatrick
Peak Real Estate Llc
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Lear
The Lear Group Real Estate
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$310,000
-20.74%
Views
424

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.29%
Original Mortgage
$805,800
Outstanding Balance
$805,024
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$434,938

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2019
Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Grody Michael J O and Grody Catherine G O
Bought by
Moranta Vicente and Moranta Barbara Ann
Seller's Agent
Chris Wotell
Peak Real Estate Llc
Buyer's Agent
MTN Mike Goldstein
Mountain Mike Realty
List Price
$664,000
Sold Price
$664,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.78%
Original Mortgage
$498,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2011
Sold by
Ogrody Michael J and Ogrody Catherine G
Bought by
Ogrody Michael J and Ogrody Catherine G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2009
Sold by
Ogrody Michael J
Bought by
Ogrody Michael J and Ogrody Catharine G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,185,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $664,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $805,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $498,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Sold $1,185,000 -8.5% $376 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Price Changed $1,295,000 -7.2% $411 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $442 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $1,495,000 +125.2% $474 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $664,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $664,000 -- $211 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,623 $952,700 $150,000 $802,700
2024 $3,623 $952,700 $150,000 $802,700
2023 $3,623 $905,800 $150,000 $755,800
2022 $3,623 $905,800 $150,000 $755,800
2021 $3,466 $630,200 $187,500 $442,700
2020 $3,612 $630,200 $187,500 $442,700
2019 $2,205 $388,900 $187,500 $201,400
2018 $2,205 $388,900 $187,500 $201,400
2017 $2,152 $391,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,749 $391,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,749 $391,200 $187,500 $203,700
2012 -- $586,600 $250,000 $336,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256773

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1867-06-29-7087-00000