$400,000

254 Seminole Trail Elk Park, NC 28622

Estimated payment $2,200/month

Total Views 1,716
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,517 Sq Ft
$264 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Spa
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • 11.15 Acre Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

PERCHED ON A RIDGE HIGH ABOVE BUCKEYE CREEK IS AN IDYLLIC LOG HOME AMIDST 11.15 ACRES OF PRIVATE FOREST. Your chance to own a secluded retreat with a charming, updated, fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin in a world away from the stresses of everyday life. Imagine owning your own unrestricted hunting, fishing and hiking land high above rushing Buckeye Creek. The property borders the creek at the bottom of the ridge. Enter the cabin from the deck into the great room with tree column reaching to the ceiling, creating a visual division between the comfortable sitting area and the dining/kitchen areas. The space exudes handcrafted rustic elegance with its wooden floors, wooden ceiling and wooden walls. Lounge on the comfortable sofas while feeling the warmth of the propane fireplace and enjoying the large flat-screen TV above. Adjacent is a dining area with hand-hewn table and benches. The well-equipped kitchen has custom-built wooden cabinets. A cozy space for turning out special meals. Just outside the front door on the entrance deck is a barbecue cooker for grilling. A glass door opens from the sitting area onto a generous deck for enjoying the surrounding forest and wildlife. The deck has a large, multi-person hot tub and is a great place to relax and enjoy cool evenings. Back inside, enter from the great room, the main level bedroom with single bed and adjacent luxurious bath. A generous shower and attractive hand-crafted bowl sink on a wooden cabinet top is a special touch,. Through the main floor bedroom is a light-filled multi-purpose room for games, TV watching or just getting away to oneself. This high-ceiling, windowed room opens to the deck. Returning to the great room, climb the stairs to the second level with two bedrooms sharing an updated bath and adjoining laundry room with washer and dryer.. There is a bedroom with king bed and twin beds opening onto a second floor balcony. Across the hall is the third bedroom with king bed. Altogether a great home for sharing good times with friends and family. A place to create memories and a chance to own your nature retreat in the High Country. Deck and bonus room (APROX. 240 SQFT) were added without permits.

Listing Agent

Karen Barker

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: (828) 406-2816 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Lynn Hill

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: (828) 406-2816

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $822

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11.15 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1941378949000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$822

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.15
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 274
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 295-0776
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1517.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 406-2816
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 407.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Living Area: 1517.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, None
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Septic Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1941378949000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 822.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2317/10

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,055 $258,800 $66,300 $192,500
2023 $1,032 $258,800 $66,300 $192,500
2022 $1,032 $258,800 $66,300 $192,500
2021 $899 $180,800 $63,200 $117,600
2020 $899 $180,800 $63,200 $117,600
2019 $899 $180,800 $63,200 $117,600
2018 $809 $180,800 $63,200 $117,600
2017 $809 $180,800 $63,200 $117,600
2013 -- $166,400 $47,400 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $400,000 -11.1% $264 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $450,000 -4.3% $297 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Sold $470,000 -6.0% $329 / Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Price Changed $499,900 -9.1% $350 / Sq Ft
04/27/2023 04/27/23 Price Changed $549,900 -19.1% $385 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 For Sale $679,900 -- $476 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $25,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,533 New Conventional
Previous Owner $14,763 Unknown
Previous Owner $117,022 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257608

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1941-37-8949-000