$315,900

236 Laurel Ridge Rd Banner Elk, NC 28604

Estimated payment $1,959/month

Total Views 4,453
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,078 Sq Ft
$293 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Clubhouse
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Chalet
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of Banner Elk's picturesque Mill Ridge community, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath mountain chalet is the perfect blend of cozy comfort and outdoor adventure. This home invites you in with vaulted ceilings, warm wood-style flooring, and a well-designed open-concept layout that makes relaxing or entertaining a breeze. Step outside onto the covered porch and enjoy peaceful views while enjoying your morning coffee or winding down after a day of High Country fun. Inside, the home features a bright and airy feel, with the convenience of the primary suite on the main level, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom upstairs. Mill Ridge offers a variety of perks for all to enjoy —swim in the outdoor pool, challenge your friends to a match on the tennis courts, explore scenic hiking trails, or wander down to the Watauga River for a dose of mountain serenity. Located minutes from Banner Elk's quaint downtown, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain ski resorts, Grandfather Mountain's mile-high bridge, this home offers year-round appeal in a storybook setting. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time hideaway in the High Country, 236 Laurel Ridge Road is your ticket to easy, breezy mountain living with a playful twist.

Listing Agent

Susan Stelling

EXP Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: (828) 208-2094 Listed on: 07/08/2025

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $750

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,078 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Space Heater
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot C-19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1888-06-3100-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Mill Ridge Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$750

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Mill Ridge
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1078.0
  • Architectural Style: Chalet/Alpine, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 208-2094
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Living Area: 1078.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Community
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Space Heater, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Pool, River, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 175.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1888-06-3100-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 749.53
  • Tax Book Number: 2280/266
  • Tax Lot: C-19

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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 $970 $235,700 $12,400 $223,300
2023 $947 $235,700 $12,400 $223,300
2022 $947 $235,700 $12,400 $223,300
2021 $709 $138,900 $12,500 $126,400
2020 $709 $138,900 $12,500 $126,400
2019 $709 $138,900 $12,500 $126,400
2018 $640 $138,900 $12,500 $126,400
2017 $640 $138,900 $12,500 $126,400
2013 -- $125,100 $10,000 $115,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $315,900 +15.7% $293 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Sold $273,000 +1.5% $256 / Sq Ft
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2022 05/04/22 For Sale $269,000 +67.1% $252 / Sq Ft
12/18/2019 12/18/19 Sold $161,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
11/18/2019 11/18/19 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2019 08/13/19 For Sale $161,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $273,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $161,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $259,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,626 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256757

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1888-06-3100-000