$190,000

196 Trout Pond Ln Unit 2 Banner Elk, NC 28604

Estimated payment $1,268/month

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
640 Sq Ft
$297 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Speed Internet
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

Discover this beautifully renovated Mill Ridge condo offering 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, and soaring vaulted ceilings that create a spacious, airy feel. Enjoy bamboo flooring throughout and a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and granite countertops. The main level is designed for comfort and functionality with a bright, open concept living and dining area and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom includes a charming barn door and a full ensuite bath for added privacy. Nestled in the pet-friendly Mill Ridge community with amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, trout fishing, and scenic hiking trails. With both short- and long-term rentals allowed, it’s an ideal investment opportunity or serene mountain getaway. Ideally located between Banner Elk and Boone, you’re just minutes from top-rated restaurants, shopping, outdoor adventures, and the natural beauty of North Carolina’s High Country. Please note: no showings until May 7th—interior photos coming soon.

Listing Agent

Justin Hackler

Boone Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-264-5267

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $412

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 640 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Mill Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1878-96-3555-002

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$412

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Mill Ridge
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 640.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain, Traditional
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Attribution Contact: 828-264-5267
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 640.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 175.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1878-96-3555-002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 412.13
  • Tax Book Number: 2041/331

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 $580 $129,600 $2,400 $127,200
2023 $557 $129,600 $2,400 $127,200
2022 $557 $129,600 $2,400 $127,200
2021 $467 $85,400 $10,000 $75,400
2020 $467 $85,400 $10,000 $75,400
2019 $467 $85,400 $10,000 $75,400
2018 $424 $85,400 $10,000 $75,400
2017 $424 $85,400 $10,000 $75,400
2013 -- $81,300 $7,500 $73,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $190,000 +93.9% $297 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 Sold $98,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2019 06/01/19 For Sale $98,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $98,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Closed $95,060 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255210

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1878-96-3555-002