Map location of 491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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1 Bed
1 Bath
836 Sq Ft
  • Multi Home Retreat
  • Tiny Home Community

Peace and tranquility abound at this adorable Banner Elk cottage on 10 acres. Ideally located between Banner Elk, Boone and Valle Crucis. Perfect family getaway or turn this property into a multi-home retreat. Multiple homesites with views. Perfect for a tiny home community. ATV trails transverse the property and wildlife is abundant. This home could be easily expanded by finishing the basement/garage. Multiple upgrades to the home have been made, and owners have made $33K as an Airbnb.

Listing By: Susan Repko - Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty nchcar Realty.com
  • MLS# 248172
  • Date Listed03/06/2024
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 10 acres (435,600 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Subdivision None
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Watauga
  • Year Built 1985
  • Water Private, Well
  • Square Feet 836 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $520.33

Interior Features

  • Appliances Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Ductless, Kerosene, Wood Stove

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Fire Pit
  • Roof Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 10.00
  • Lot Size SQFT 435,600.00
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $763
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Valle Crucis Elementary

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

4.86 mi

Distance

Banner Elk Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

6.83 mi

Distance

Bethel Elementary

Public • PK - 8

7.25 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
04/15/2024 Sold $450,000.00 3.45%
03/13/2024 Contingent $435,000.00
03/06/2024 Active $435,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
1773 Andy Hicks Road 4 3 Nov 24, 2025 $499,900 Nov 28, 2025 -
422 Twin Ponds Road | Listing 3 3 Nov 24, 2025 $525,000 Mar 15, 2024 $627,400
190 Wild Daisy Lane | Listing 4 4 Nov 24, 2025 $559,000 Aug 20, 2024 $778,360
491 Old Mountain just off Andy Hicks Road | Listing 1 1 Nov 24, 2025 $289,000 Dec 15, 2023 $339,100
202/200 Upper Grouse Ridge Road | Listing 4 4 Nov 24, 2025 $725,000 Dec 28, 2020 $365,000
106 Upper Grouse Ridge Road | Listing 3 2 Nov 24, 2025 $299,000 Mar 21, 2024 $539,000
3320 Shawnee Road | Listing 3 4 Nov 24, 2025 $719,000 Sep 14, 2023 $1,404,000
115 Ash Lane 4 4 Nov 24, 2025 $699,900 Nov 28, 2025 -
147 W Blueberry Lane | Listing 5 4 Nov 24, 2025 $1,150,000 Mar 21, 2024 $1,150,930
128 Wild Daisy Lane 4 3 Nov 24, 2025 $600,000 Nov 28, 2025 -

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in NC / 28604

Source: Walkscore

Overview

Almost all 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: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 0/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
Wood, Kerosene → Ductless, Kerosene, Wood Stove
Property Exterior Features updated
Fire Pit, Horses OK, → Fire Pit

Points of Interest near 491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Frequently Asked Questions for 491 Old Mountain Road

Source: Realty.com

491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 is a Single Family 836 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 41 photos available of this 1 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $435,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 41 photos of 491 Old Mountain Road.

Our records indicate that 491 Old Mountain Road was built in 1985.

The full address for this home is 491 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604.

491 Old Mountain Road has been listed on Realty.com since Wed March 06, 2024

Almost all 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: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 0/100.

There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 491 Old Mountain Road. Valle Crucis Elementary (Grades: PK - 8), Watauga (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty (tel: 828-295-0776)
Listing agent: Susan Repko (#223936)

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