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2 beds810 sqft$315/sqft
123 Old Turnpike Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,662 sq ftLot Size
1946Year Built
$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

First time ever listed on the market since 1947... Introducing "Rockhaus", the cutest little historic stone cottage you will ever see, walking distance to Downtown Banner Elk and in between both great ski areas and close to all the outdoor action of flyfishing, hiking, biking around! This 2 bedroom 1 bath home is turn-key/fully-furnished, and was meticulously remodeled with all new windows, roof, plumbing/electrical, bath, floors, kitchen, hvac, insulation... A completely stone exterior give this...First time ever listed on the market since 1947... Introducing "Rockhaus", the cutest little historic stone cottage you will ever see, walking distance to Downtown Banner Elk and in between both great ski areas and close to all the outdoor action of flyfishing, hiking, biking around! This 2 bedroom 1 bath home is turn-key/fully-furnished, and was meticulously remodeled with all new windows, roof, plumbing/electrical, bath, floors, kitchen, hvac, insulation... A completely stone exterior give this home so much character, and the sunny lot lays flat with plenty of space for play/gardening/etc and features mature flower beds, an outdoor grilling/sitting area, and a firepit area, with a great covered rocking chair front porch to take in the beautiful mountain and pastoral valley views. Strong vacay rental! Broker Interest. Multiple offers Offer deadline may 3, 5pm
  • Listed by: Benjamin Ray • Client First Of The High Country
Listing closed: 06/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 237184

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 123 Old Turnpike Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $760 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Avery County
  • Architectural Style: ChaletAlpine, Cottage, Craftsman, Mountain
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: Mountains, Pasture, SouthernExposure
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Banner Elk, turn left at the hwy 184 light/park towards Lees Mcrae college, and immediately after LMC turn right on Beech Mtn Pkwy, then take the 1st left on Old Turnpike Rd NW, house is on the corner
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1859-17-00-3707-00000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $760
  • Tax Book Number: 534/1113
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 810.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 810.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FirePit, GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None, FirePit
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 123 Old Turnpike Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #237184

$255,000
Jun 6, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492179198

$255,000

+48.5% / yr

May 4, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237184

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #237184

$255,000
06/06/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492179198

$255,000

+48.5% / yr

05/04/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237184

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 123 Old Turnpike Road

Taxable ValueLand$500Additions$93,600Total$94,100
Tax Record2025$809 ($67 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt810 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1996ZoningR2CountyAVERYAPN18591700370700000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 123 Old Turnpike 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Banner Elk Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Avery Middle
Public6 to 8

Avery County High School
Public9 to 12

Avery County High School STEM Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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