$849,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

288 Puddingstone Pkwy Banner Elk, NC 28604

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,512 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$338 Per Sq Ft

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Seasonal View
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Banner Elk Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled in a highly sought after area, this beautiful mountain home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with an open and airy floor plan, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. This spectacular home boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and stone fireplaces. Stunning home with a chef's dream kitchen with abundant storage, SS appliances & granite countertops. The large primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main level providing ease and privacy with a LUXURY walk-in primary closet with built in cabinetry. Laundry and 1/2 bathroom are located also on the main level. The garage is spacious and only one step down from the main entrance. Lower level you will find a family room, two bedrooms, full bath and multiple bonus rooms (ideal for an office, workout room or craft room). You can gain access to the new Hot Tub from the lower deck, as well as additional seating area if you wish and let your pets out to the fenced in back yard. Enjoy the serene mountain setting with all the modern conveniences you need. A must-see property! Well maintained home in Crooked Creek Subdivision, one of the most desirable areas in Banner Elk. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to live minutes to downtown Banner Elk, where you will find the Greenway Trail, lively entertainment, parks, shopping & plenty of dining for all, a short distance to Beech and Sugar Mountains and all that the High Country has to offer. Easy year-round access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Weinkle

RE/MAX Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 828-262-1990 Listed on: 06/10/2025

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Lawson Fields

Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Zoning described as R1

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Seasonal Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Banner Elk Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Crooked Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1858-06-49-4759

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,316

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Crooked Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1374.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-262-1990
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1138.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Stone, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 2512.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • View: Seasonal View
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 275.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1858-06-49-4759
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3316.16
  • Tax Book Number: 563/1732
  • Tax Lot: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Dingman Nicole Nemetz and Dingman Robert Charles
Bought by
Ingram Charles Hal and Leazer Ingram Kelly
Seller's Agent
Denise Weinkle
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Lawson Fields
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$849,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.11%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$449,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$407,828

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Nemetz Audrey F and Nemetz Arthur C
Bought by
Dingman Nicole Nemetz and Dingman Robert Charles

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Caffey Ireland Hopkins and Caffey Beverly A
Bought by
Nemetz Audrey F and Nemetz Arthur C
Seller's Agent
Robyn Edsall
Keller Williams High Country
Buyer's Agent
Denise Weinkle
RE/MAX Realty Group
List Price
$476,000
Sold Price
$476,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Walker James Kevin and Walker Elizabeth Hollis
Bought by
Caffey Ireland Hopkins and Caffey Beverly A
Seller's Agent
Robyn Edsall
Keller Williams High Country
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Edsall
Keller Williams High Country
List Price
$431,500
Sold Price
$431,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2014
Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Shiffert Nancy D
Bought by
Walker James Kevin and Walker Elizabeth Hollis
Seller's Agent
Marsha McManus
The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$340,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $849,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $849,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $476,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $431,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $340,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $449,000 VA
Closed $449,000 VA
Previous Owner $306,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $849,000 -0.1% $338 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $849,900 +78.6% $338 / Sq Ft
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Sold $476,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
10/22/2019 10/22/19 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $476,000 +10.3% $188 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Sold $431,500 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2018 04/01/18 For Sale $431,500 +26.9% $171 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $340,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
07/16/2014 07/16/14 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2014 03/24/14 For Sale $340,000 -- $145 / 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 $1,542 $385,600 $55,000 $330,600
2023 $1,542 $385,600 $55,000 $330,600
2022 $0 $385,600 $55,000 $330,600
2021 $1,857 $337,600 $55,000 $282,600
2020 $3,747 $337,600 $55,000 $282,600
2019 $3,747 $337,600 $55,000 $282,600
2018 $0 $337,600 $55,000 $282,600
2017 $3,278 $290,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,297 $290,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,297 $290,100 $55,000 $235,100
2012 -- $357,900 $70,000 $287,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256061

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1858-06-49-4759-00000