1090 Horse Bottom Rd

1,880 Sq. Ft.
$309 / Sq. Ft.
1,880
Sq. Ft.
$309
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Authentic log cabin with proven rental success and Sugar Mountain views! Smart Value: This property contains four physical bedrooms but is currently marketed as a three bedroom house due to its septic permit. This genuine, custom log cabin comfortably accommodates 8+ guests with 5 beds and a game room and a sunroom. Includes 8'x16' workshop equipped with power to work on a variety of projects or additional storage needs. No HOA! Just 2 miles from Downtown Banner Elk, nestled between Sugar Mountain...Authentic log cabin with proven rental success and Sugar Mountain views! Smart Value: This property contains four physical bedrooms but is currently marketed as a three bedroom house due to its septic permit. This genuine, custom log cabin comfortably accommodates 8+ guests with 5 beds and a game room and a sunroom. Includes 8'x16' workshop equipped with power to work on a variety of projects or additional storage needs. No HOA! Just 2 miles from Downtown Banner Elk, nestled between Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, 5 minutes to Banner Elk Winery, and 25 minutes to Boone. Generating over $60,000 in rental income annually (with potential for more), this property has been proven profitable and desirable with 100+ ALL 5-star reviews. Fully furnished and truly turn-key, it’s ready to continue as a successful short-term rental or become your personal mountain getaway. Highlights:
• Wood-burning fireplace for ski season, with cool summer temps at ~4,300' elevation
• Recent updates: new roof (2025), new floors (2025), new hot water heater, refrigerator and dishwasher (2024)
• Encapsulated crawlspace with perimeter drain, foam board wall insulation, sump pump and dehumidifier (2023)
• Nearly 1 acre of usable, newly (2023) fully fenced-in yard with fire pit - for gatherings with friends, family, and pets
• Two covered porches with views of Sugar Mountain ski slopes
• Easy, year-round access on paved roads, plowed during snow - no steep driveway

Perfect as a personal mountain getaway or an income-producing investment, this cabin offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy close proximity to Banner Elk dining, shops, skiing, hiking, and year-round attractions - making it the ultimate four-season retreat! Agent interest.
  1. Listed by Real Broker, LLC • soldbysherard@gmail.com

Property Details for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

Architectural Style
LogHome, Mountain
View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway
Community Features
LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 11:09 AM

Property Details for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4303353
Days on Market44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1985
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountyAvery County

Location

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Sold By Helen Adams Realty

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Building Information for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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$2,959 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,890

Property Taxes

$69

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • View: Yes
  • Longitude: -81.831154
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
  • Unparsed Address: 1090 Horse Bottom Road
  • Latitude: 36.167637
  • Directions: From Downtown Banner Elk, take Balm Hwy East for approximately 2 miles until you make a slight right turn on to Pigeon Roost Rd. for .5 miles, then make a sharp right turn on to Horse Bottom. In .2 miles, the Home will be on your left. From Tynecastle Hwy, turn onto Dobbins Rd. for 1.7 miles, then make a slight left turn onto N. Horse Bottom Rd. for 1.1 miles, the Cabin will be on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $977.53
  • Tax Assessed Value: $52,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 1869-03-41-38-0000000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Banner Elk
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Avery County
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1880.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1088
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 792
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1880.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1869-03-41-4706-00000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 5/42
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Deed, Livestock Restriction, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Square Feet
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Full, Perimeter
  • Construction Materials: Block, Log, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Other Structures: Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator Hookup
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, SingleHung, Vinyl, WoodFrames
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: CrawlSpace
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257882

$580,000
Dec 11, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4303353

$580,000
Nov 7, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257882

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257882

$580,000
12/11/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4303353

$580,000
11/07/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257882

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Public Records for 1090 Horse Bottom Road

Taxable ValueLand$28,400Additions$180,000Total$208,400
Tax Record2025$834 ($69 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,880 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1995CountyAVERYAPN18690341380000000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1090 Horse Bottom Road

This home is within Avery County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Banner Elk Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Avery Middle
Public6 to 8

Avery County High School
Public9 to 12

Blue Ridge Academy
Public6 to 12

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