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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,688 sqft
188 Laurel Ridge, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$165/moHOA Fees

Description

Four bedroom, 3 bath home with central heat and air for under $500K! Located in Mill Ridge, 'Laurel Lodge' offers two full living areas, a large deck for entertaining, and is offered fully furnished! Numerous updates have been made to the home, including new metal roof, gutters and downspouts in 2021, exterior and interior and decks painted, new stainless kitchen appliances in 2021, driveway paved in 2021, and HVAC in 2018. There is a separated entry to the home on both the lower and upper floors....Four bedroom, 3 bath home with central heat and air for under $500K! Located in Mill Ridge, 'Laurel Lodge' offers two full living areas, a large deck for entertaining, and is offered fully furnished! Numerous updates have been made to the home, including new metal roof, gutters and downspouts in 2021, exterior and interior and decks painted, new stainless kitchen appliances in 2021, driveway paved in 2021, and HVAC in 2018. There is a separated entry to the home on both the lower and upper floors. Entering from the upper deck to the living area, you are greeted with warm rustic charm, open floorplan, and stone wood burning fireplace. The living room is open to dining area, and bright kitchen. This main level also includes the en-suite primary bedroom (king bed) along with another bedroom (two twins), and full bathroom. All baths have new granite counters and light fixtures. From the main level, step outside to the large open deck with great furniture, where ample seating makes it easy for hosting friends and family. There is a courtyard in back with a small storage shed. In the lower level is sizeable living and game room, another updated bath, and two bedrooms--one bedroom with queen bed, and the other set up as a bunk room with four twin beds. The memory foam queen sleeper sofa on lower level offers additional sleeping space for guests. The laundry is also on this level. The newly paved driveway and additional parking area on the road can accommodate up to six cars. Situated centrally between Boone and Banner Elk, Mill Ridge is just a short drive to all ski slopes, restaurants, shopping and Appalachian State University. This home is a short walk to neighborhood amanities, which include tennis courts, a hiking trail, swimming pool and clubhouse. Short term and long term rentals permitted. Offered mostly furnished recently with few exclusions (list in supplements). Full list of upgrades included in supplements. See the 3-D tour.
  • Listed by: Leslie Eason • Keller Williams High Country (828) 406-0828
Listing closed: 12/18/2024 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 251571

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$478,000

Avg days on market

100

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Banner Elk, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 188 Laurel Ridge

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,123 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Parking Features: Driveway, NoGarage, Paved, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Mill Ridge
  • View: Mountains
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the main intersection in Boone (NC-105 and 321 at Wendy's), head South on 105 for 8.5 miles. Turn left onto Clubhouse Dr. in .2 miles, keep left onto Clubhouse Dr. Take a slight right onto Laurel Ridge Rd and home will be on the right. From Tynecastle inBan ner Elk, Turn left onto NC-105. In 4.3 miles, turn right onto Clubhouse Dr. Follow Clubhouse Dr. for .2 miles. Keep left to stay on Clubhouse Dr. Take a slight right onto Laurel Ridge Rd. Home will be on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1888-06-0014-000
  • Association Fee: $165.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Mill Ridge POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,123
  • Tax Book Number: 2192/815
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot C-16 Mill Ridge
  • Tax Lot: C-16
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 901.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 787.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1688.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: CommunityCoopSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage, PavedDriveway
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, WrapAround
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished

Property History for 188 Laurel Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #251571

$443,000—
Dec 16, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547652478

$443,000

+10.5% / yr

Nov 8, 2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #251571

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #251571

$443,000
12/16/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547652478

$443,000

+10.5% / yr

11/08/2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #251571

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Public Records for 188 Laurel Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$13,800Additions$263,500Total$277,300
Tax Record2025$1,135 ($95 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987CountyWATAUGAAPN1888-06-0014-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 188 Laurel Ridge

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

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 188 Laurel Ridge, Banner Elk, NC 28604
$443,000
4
1,688
3,484
$443,000
4
1,688
3,484
–
2
2
840
3,485
$242,000
3
1,649
15,246
$185,000
1
495
4,356
–
2
2
768
7,841

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