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Last Sold Price
1 bed743 sqft$310/sqft
261 Little Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.37 acresLot Size
1989Year Built
$310/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$150/moHOA Fees

Description

Authentic antique hand-hewn logs rebuilt in 1989 into a charming mountain cottage. Many wonderful features one of which is a wonderful covered porch to listen to your own running brook. This house is in a very private subdivision on a dead-end road with 1.37 acres close to the center of Valle Crucis. The masonry fireplace is outfitted with gas logs but can be easily convered to wood burning. This would be a fabulous vacation home or year-round charmer. No rentals.Authentic antique hand-hewn logs rebuilt in 1989 into a charming mountain cottage. Many wonderful features one of which is a wonderful covered porch to listen to your own running brook. This house is in a very private subdivision on a dead-end road with 1.37 acres close to the center of Valle Crucis. The masonry fireplace is outfitted with gas logs but can be easily convered to wood burning. This would be a fabulous vacation home or year-round charmer. No rentals.
  • Listed by: Donna Horbury • Blue Ridge Vacation Cabins
Listing closed: 06/22/2007 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 68372

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 261 Little Creek Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $660 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
  • Subdivision Name: Little Creek
  • Zoning Description: Residential,Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lot Size: 1.37 AC / 59,677 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 105 turn left towards Hwy 194 and Valle Crucis. Follow to Valle Crucis Elementary school and turn left onto Hwy 194 towards Banner Elk. Turn left onto Dutch Creek Rd just before Holy Cross church. Follow Dutch Creek Rd approx. 2 miles to right on Little Creek Rd. Go to second house on the left. There is no sign as prohibited by subdivision.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1879226858000
  • Association Fee: $150.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $660
  • Tax Book Number: 979/123
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • Elementary School District: Valle Crucis
  • High School District: Valle Crucis
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Valle Crucis
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 743.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.37
  • Lot Size Area: 1.37
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 743.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Radiant, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator

Property History for 261 Little Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2007

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

$230,000
May 20, 2007

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

May 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

$245,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2007

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

$230,000
05/20/2007

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

05/09/2007

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #68372

$245,000

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Schools near 261 Little Creek Road

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