$412,500
SOLD AUG 7, 2026

281 Old Turnpike Rd Banner Elk, NC 28604

Banner Elk Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,664 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 7, 2026

$248 Per Sq Ft

48% Above List Price

256 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mountain Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of August 2026

SUBSTANTIAL PRICE IMPROVEMENT ON THIS BANNER ELK HOME!!! MOTIVATED SELLER!!! THIS VERY FAVORABLY LOCATED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOUNTAIN RANCH STYLE HOME WITH CONVENIENT ONE LEVEL LIVING IS A SHORT WALK TO EVERYTHING IN BANNER ELK! ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES INCLUDING DINING,SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, TOWN PARK AND GREENWAY TRAILS, CHURCHES, LEES-McRAE COLLEGE AND ALL THAT BANNER ELK HAS TO OFFER IS EASILY ACCESSABLE. BIG STONE AND MASONRY FIREPLACE IS A WOOD BURNER, BUT CURRENTLY HAS VERY CONVENIENT GAS LOGS INSTALLED! THE PAVED DRIVEWAY LEADS RIGHT INTO THE BIG, ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THIS PROPERTY WOULD BE A GREAT INVESTMENT, RENTAL PROPERTY OR A COMFORTABLE PRIMARY RESIDENCE! VERY FEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THIS PRICE RANGE ARE AVAILABLE IN BANNER ELK, ESPECIALLY ONES WITH NO POA DUES TO PAY!! SELLER SAYS "BRING OFFERS" EASY TO SHOW!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Davis

Banner Elk Realty Brokerage Phone: (828) 898-9756 Listed on: 11/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Morgan Beck Herdklotz

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-U,Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,664 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Banner Elk Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sugar Tree Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 185918413717

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,356

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Sugar Tree Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1664.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 898-9756
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, Wood Burning, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 185918413717
  • Zoning Description: R-1-U,Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2356.0
  • Tax Book Number: 458/970

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $190,000 None Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2026 08/07/26 Sold $412,500 -17.3% $248 / Sq Ft
07/02/2026 07/02/26 Price Changed $498,500 -9.1% $300 / Sq Ft
06/04/2026 06/04/26 Price Changed $548,500 -8.4% $330 / Sq Ft
05/05/2026 05/05/26 Price Changed $598,500 -7.9% $360 / Sq Ft
04/08/2026 04/08/26 Price Changed $649,500 -4.4% $390 / Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 Price Changed $679,500 +143.1% $408 / Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 For Sale $279,500 -- $168 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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 $2,356 $273,900 $65,000 $208,900
2024 $1,096 $273,900 $65,000 $208,900
2023 $2,356 $273,900 $65,000 $208,900
2022 $1,096 $273,900 $65,000 $208,900
2021 $978 $177,900 $55,000 $122,900
2020 $1,975 $177,900 $55,000 $122,900
2019 $1,975 $177,900 $55,000 $122,900
2018 $978 $177,900 $55,000 $122,900
2017 $2,112 $186,900 $0 $0
2016 $836 $186,900 $0 $0
2015 $836 $186,900 $55,000 $131,900
2012 -- $220,900 $65,000 $155,900
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 259215

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1859-18-41-3717-00000

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