1725 Shawnee Rd

Banner Elk, NC 28604

$4,999,000
Price
7
Beds
8,754 Sq. Ft.
$571 / Sq. Ft.
8,754
Sq. Ft.
$571
per Sq. Ft.
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New

Description

Positioned just 10 minutes from Banner Elk, this four-building estate offers exceptional privacy and panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and three states. The post-and-beam main house spans over 8,500 heated square feet. Upon entry, you're welcomed into a fully air-conditioned and heated sunroom with one of three fireplaces and sweeping views. A deck connects the great room and sunroom. Three bedrooms are on the main level, including a primary suite with private walk-out patio....Positioned just 10 minutes from Banner Elk, this four-building estate offers exceptional privacy and panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and three states. The post-and-beam main house spans over 8,500 heated square feet. Upon entry, you're welcomed into a fully air-conditioned and heated sunroom with one of three fireplaces and sweeping views. A deck connects the great room and sunroom. Three bedrooms are on the main level, including a primary suite with private walk-out patio. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with Viking appliances and custom cabinetry, flowing into a spacious living area framed by a wall of windows capturing stunning views. The walkout lower level, featuring direct lawn access, offers three bedrooms, including a secondary primary suite with a private patio, alongside a spacious living and game area, a second laundry room and a secure flex space. Above the three-car garage is a one-bedroom efficiency apartment. A 792-square-foot loft, not included in total square footage, is used as dual office space. All floors in the main house are elevator accessible. Every room on each level of this exceptional residence is thoughtfully positioned to capture expansive, unobstructed views that are rarely experienced and truly set the home apart. The guest house at 1723 Shawnee Road offers two bedrooms, three full baths, upper and lower living areas, a full kitchen and a two-car garage. The upstairs deck and walk-out lower level offer more breathtaking views. A third building serves as a gym with a half bath with heat and air conditioning, and garage below. Near the pond, the barn includes a sunroom, office and full bath. A fire pit overlooks the pond and the manicured lawns for ideal outdoor living. Set within a park-like setting, the property offers a rare combination of curated natural surroundings and expansive views that are truly unmatched. There is a seven-bedroom septic permit for the main house, with appropriate permits for the additional structures. Discrepancy in square footage, main house 8,809 tax/8,754 measured and guest house 1,938 tax/2,003 measured. All HVAC units have been replaced the past four years. New roof over sunroom (June 2025). Furnished with few exceptions.
  1. Listed by Sarah Whitfield • Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk • (828) 260-2929

Property Details for 1725 Shawnee Road

Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, Oversized, ThreeOrMoreSpaces, SeeRemarks
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2026 02:58 PM

Property Details for 1725 Shawnee Road

StatusActive
MLS #260808
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,311 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size19.81 AC / 862,923 SF
CountyWatauga County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
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Building Information for 1725 Shawnee Road

Stories3Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size19.81 AC / 862,923 SF

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Property Information for 1725 Shawnee Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Banner Elk, take a right onto NC-194/Main Street. Follow approximately 3.5 miles to a left onto Gualtney Road. Continue straight on Gualtney until it turns into Shawnee. Follow Shawnee to house on the left (see gates at end of driveway).
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1950-90-8773-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,311
  • Tax Book Number: 2129/520
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5244.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 3510.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.81
  • Lot Size Area: 19.81
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 8754.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, GuestHouse, LivingQuarters, Sheds
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermit5OrMoreBedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Exterior Features: Elevator, Fence, FirePit, Other, Storage, SeeRemarks
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Other, SeeRemarks, WrapAround
  • Security Features: SecuritySystem, ClosedCircuitCameras
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Three
  • Laundry Features: InBasement, MainLevel
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dryer, ExhaustFan, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: WetBar, CathedralCeilings, Elevator, Furnished, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: WindowTreatments

Property History for 1725 Shawnee Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260808

$4,999,000—
Jan 21, 2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,250,000—
Jan 5, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,250,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

—
Jul 16, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,859,000—
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$6,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260808

$4,999,000
01/21/2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,250,000
01/05/2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,250,000
10/31/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

—
07/16/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$5,859,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255982

$6,400,000

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Schools near 1725 Shawnee Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Watauga High
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Virtual Academy
Public - K to 8
Watauga Innovation Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valle Crucis Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation 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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More information about 1725 Shawnee Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

1725 Shawnee Road is a single family home for sale in Banner Elk, NC 28604. This property was listed for sale on April 8, 2026 by Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk, it's currently listed at $4,999,000. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Valle Crucis Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 1725 Shawnee Road is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 8,754 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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