272 Morgans Ridge Dr

Banner Elk, NC 28604

$425,000
Last Sold Price
64,033 / 1.47
Lot Size / Acres
Closed 1/17/26
Closed 1/17/26

Description

Nestled in the very back and at the very top of Echota on the Ridge, Morgans Ridge is a gated neighborhood within a neighborhood about halfway between Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. The homesites here are beautifully spaced apart and afford some of the finest long-range views in all of Watauga County. This site is the product of a recombination in 2023 that increased the size of the lot, while also providing additional buffer to the existing homes to the right and left. The result is a homesite...Nestled in the very back and at the very top of Echota on the Ridge, Morgans Ridge is a gated neighborhood within a neighborhood about halfway between Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. The homesites here are beautifully spaced apart and afford some of the finest long-range views in all of Watauga County. This site is the product of a recombination in 2023 that increased the size of the lot, while also providing additional buffer to the existing homes to the right and left. The result is a homesite of 1.47 acres at an elevation of 3700' -- flat to gently sloping at the front portion (where a home would likely sit), to more steeply sloping as one works down the hillside. A home would likely sit 30 degrees east of due north, with views for miles and miles to the NNE. A two-story home would likely have additional views to the south toward Grandfather. The half-dozen or so homes on Morgans Ridge are all beautifully done and the setting is quiet and sublime. Because this is a community within a community, ownership here includes access to all the amenities of Echota, including three swimming pools, two clubhouses, three fitness center, walking trails and (coming soon) pickleball courts.

Listing Agent

  1. David Worters

    David Worters

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    david.worters@compass.com

    P: (919)-985-3069

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Property Details for 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

Waterfront
No
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
The Ridge at Echota
View
LongRange, Mountains, TreesWoods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2026 06:39 PM

Property Details for 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #259727
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,163 / year
HOA Fees$725 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size1.47 AC
CountyWatauga County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

Building Size-Lot Size1.47 AC

Payment Calculator

$2,410 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,071

Property Taxes

$97

HOA Dues

$242

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Property Information for 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone or Banner Elk, take 421 to Foscoe. Turn north on Clarks Creek Rd, then left into Echota on the Ridge. Make your way to the very extreme back end of Echota on the Ridge, proceed through yet another gate, and along Morgans Ridge Drive. The parcel will be on your right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
  • Topography: Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1878896876000
  • Association Fee: $725.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Echota at the Ridge
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,163
  • Tax Assessed Value: 316000
  • Tax Book Number: 2362/932
  • Tax Lot: 14R
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.47
  • Lot Size Area: 1.47
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected, CommunityCoopSewer, SewerAppliedForPermit
  • Utilities: None, WaterAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Vegetation: Wooded

Property History for 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #259727

$425,000—
Jan 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259727

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #259727

$425,000
01/16/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259727

$425,000

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Schools near 272 Morgans Ridge Drive

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 Innovation Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Virtual Academy
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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