$142,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

196 Trout Pond Ln Unit 2 Banner Elk, NC 28604

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
669 Sq Ft
$175/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

Handyman Special in Mill Ridge – Great Investment Opportunity!
This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath Mill Ridge condo offers incredible potential for the savvy buyer or investor. Featuring vaulted ceilings, bamboo flooring, and a stylish kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, this home has already undergone tasteful renovations—but now needs someone to take it across the finish line.
A known crawlspace issue presents an opportunity to build equity with a bit of elbow grease. Ideal for a handyman or buyer looking for a project in a highly desirable community.
The main level boasts an open living and dining area, a convenient half bath, and a bright, airy feel throughout. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features a rustic barn door and a full ensuite bath.
Mill Ridge is a pet-friendly mountain community with a wealth of amenities including a clubhouse, pool, tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, trout fishing, and hiking trails. Short- and long-term rentals are permitted, making this a great opportunity for a future rental, vacation home, or primary residence.
Located perfectly between Boone and Banner Elk, you're just minutes from restaurants, shopping, and adventure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Hackler

Boone Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-264-5267 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Kent

EXP Realty LLC

EXP Realty LLC

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

  • 669 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: 669.0
  • 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: VirtualTour
  • 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: 669.0
  • 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

Tax Info

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Frady Cody Michael
Bought by
Martini Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Justin Hackler
Boone Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ron Kent
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-5.33%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6066.66%
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Outstanding Balance
$193,600
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
-$26,148

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2019
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Chandler Jeffrey B and Chandler Edith
Bought by
Frady Michael
Seller's Agent
Margie Hyatt
Hyatt In The High Country, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Alison Phillips
The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
List Price
$98,000
Sold Price
$98,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$95,060
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Bumgarner Jacqueline
Bought by
Chandler Jeffrey and Chandler Edith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $142,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $98,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $193,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,060 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $142,000 -5.3% $212 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $150,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $150,000 -21.1% $224 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Off Market $190,000 -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $190,000 +93.9% $284 / 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®

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 $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

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255210

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1878-96-3555-002