WALK TO TOWN and the ELK RIVER IS OUT BACK!!! This amazing, quiet & bright condo is in a dream location if you like walking by a river and/or to restaurants and bars, shopping, Rx, medical, Banner Elk's green trail and park, Lees-McRae College and their athletic facilities. The level entry has a foyer, half-bath, kitchen, dining, laundry, a BIG under-stair closet, a large sunroom and a deck. Upstairs is a full bath and two bedrooms (11x13 & 9x11) with generous closets. There is a storage room outside and more storage underneath the condo in the unfinished walk-in crawl. Just a short drive to skiing/snowboarding/tubing, golf, tennis, hiking, groceries, more restaurants and shopping. About twenty minutes to Boone and Grandfather Mountain. No short term rentals allowed.
- NC
- Banner Elk
- 28604
- 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2
- MLS# 240649
- Date Listed11/14/2022
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision None
- Property Type Condominium
- County Avery
- Year Built 1986
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,087 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $308.19
Interior Features
- Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling Central Air, Electric
- Heating Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $150 Monthly
- Tax Amount $1,339
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.07 mi
Distance
Avery County
Unknown • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
- mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.07 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
8.48 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2023 | Sold | $291,000.00 13.13% |
| 12/30/2022 | Contingent | $335,000.00 |
| 11/15/2022 | Active | $335,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Dobbins Road | 3 | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 | $229,900 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 347 Puddingstone Parkway | Listing | 4 | 4 | Nov 24, 2025 | $595,000 | Apr 09, 2021 | $443,200 |
| 205 Dogwood Road | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $225,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $376,417 |
| 150 Ivy Court | 2 | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 | $350,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 185 Robert Cook Lane | Listing | 4 | 3 | Nov 24, 2025 | $499,000 | Apr 09, 2021 | $377,900 |
| 195 Brookview Lane | 4 | 4 | Nov 24, 2025 | $799,900 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 465 Farm Loop Road | Listing | 4 | 4 | Nov 24, 2025 | $899,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,563,406 |
| 207 Old Turnpike Road | 4 | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 | $154,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 187 Cinnamon Fern Lane | Listing | 3 | 3 | Nov 24, 2025 | $649,999 | Apr 09, 2021 | $462,400 |
| 153 NW Old Turnpike Road | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $249,900 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,689 | 959 | 56,088 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 113 | 509 | 179 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 34.1 | 32.3 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $54,882 | $49,040 | $52,063 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $35,154 | $25,268 | $30,231 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 76 | 74 | 74 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 18.9°F | 18.9°F | 19.6°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 76.8°F | 76.8°F | 76.4°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.62" | 49.62" | 51.53" | 38" |
39/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
14/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2
Source: Realty.com
7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604 is a 1,087 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Realty.com has 20 photos of this condominium, listed at $335,000. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 20 photos of 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2.
Our records indicate that 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2 was built in 1986.
The full address for this home is 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604.
7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2 has been listed on Realty.com since Mon November 14, 2022
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.
There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 7978 Hickory Nut Gap Road 2. Banner Elk Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Avery County (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Bear Real Estate
(tel: 828-260-5338)
Listing agent:
Kim Hyatt
(tel: 828-260-5338)
(#255076)
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