Last Sold Price
3 beds1,075 sqft$270/sqft
236 Laurel Ridge, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Description

Nestled in the heart of Banner Elk's picturesque Mill Ridge community, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath mountain chalet is the perfect blend of cozy comfort and outdoor adventure. This home invites you in with vaulted ceilings, warm wood-style flooring, and a well-designed open-concept layout that makes relaxing or entertaining a breeze. Step outside onto the covered porch and enjoy peaceful views while enjoying your morning coffee or winding down after a day of High Country fun. Inside, the home...Nestled in the heart of Banner Elk's picturesque Mill Ridge community, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath mountain chalet is the perfect blend of cozy comfort and outdoor adventure. This home invites you in with vaulted ceilings, warm wood-style flooring, and a well-designed open-concept layout that makes relaxing or entertaining a breeze. Step outside onto the covered porch and enjoy peaceful views while enjoying your morning coffee or winding down after a day of High Country fun. Inside, the home features a bright and airy feel, with the convenience of the primary suite on the main level, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom upstairs. Mill Ridge offers a variety of perks for all to enjoy —swim in the outdoor pool, challenge your friends to a match on the tennis courts, explore scenic hiking trails, or wander down to the Watauga River for a dose of mountain serenity. Located minutes from Banner Elk's quaint downtown, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain ski resorts, Grandfather Mountain's mile-high bridge, this home offers year-round appeal in a storybook setting. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time hideaway in the High Country, 236 Laurel Ridge Road is your ticket to easy, breezy mountain living with a playful twist.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/05/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Stelling • EXP Realty LLC • (828) 208-2094

Property Details for 236 Laurel Ridge

Status
MLS #
256757
Days on Market
150
Taxes
$750 / year
HOA Fees
$175 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
ChaletAlpine, Mountain
Waterfront Features
Pond
Parking Features
NoGarage
Subdivision Name
Mill Ridge

Location

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Building Information for 236 Laurel Ridge

Stories2Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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$1,712 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,474

Property Taxes

$63

HOA Dues

$175

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Property Information for 236 Laurel Ridge

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: HWY 105 traveling from Boone to Banner Elk, turn left onto Clubhouse/Mill Ridge sign, stay on Clubhouse and go passed the tennis courts on the left, veer right onto Laurel Ridge, house is on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1888-06-3100-000
  • Association Fee: $175.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Mill Ridge POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $750
  • Tax Book Number: 2280/266
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot C-19 Section 1 Mill Ridge
  • Tax Lot: C-19
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1075.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1075.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Public Survey Section: 1
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: CommunityCoopSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, SeeRemarks
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, SpaceHeater, WallFurnace
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished

Property History for 236 Laurel Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #256757

$290,000
Dec 5, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4328412

$290,000
Dec 1, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922579194

$290,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #256757

$290,000
12/05/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4328412

$290,000
12/01/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922579194

$290,000

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

Public Records for 236 Laurel Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$12,400Additions$223,300Total$235,700
Tax Record2025$982 ($82 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,039 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,039 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1973ZoningRCountyWATAUGAAPN1888-06-3100-000

Schools near 236 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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 236 Laurel Ridge, Banner Elk, NC 28604
$290,000
3
1,075
6,098
$157,000
3
2
1,199
5,663
$377,900
3
2,534
10,890
$147,000
2
1,387
5,662
$460,000
3
2,131
5,227
$72,000
2
1,073
4,356

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