281 Old Hartley Rd

Banner Elk, NC 28604

$855,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,334 Sq. Ft.
$256 / Sq. Ft.
3,334
Sq. Ft.
$256
per Sq. Ft.
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
Closed 3/17/26Virtual Tour
Closed 3/17/26Virtual Tour
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a roof deck
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a yard with a house
a view of a sign board
a view of a patio with a table and chairs
a view of entryway with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink a dining table and chairs with wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove top oven cabinetry a sink and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a microwave
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a stove and white countertops with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture fireplace and flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of a workspace with furniture and wooden floor
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
a bathroom with a sink vanity and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink double vanity and a mirror
a bed room with a bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and dresser in it
a view of a bedroom with clothes and shoes
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window
a bedroom with a bed and closet
a bathroom with a sink toilet and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and dresser with chair
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a kitchen with a checkered floor and white cabinets
a view of a room with gym equipment
a view of a storage with bicycles
a view of balcony with deck and wooden floor
a view of backyard with seating space and trees
a view of swimming pool from a lake
an aerial view of a house with a yard
a balcony view with a seating space
a view of a house with a street
a view of outdoor space with truck parked
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a balcony with a yard
front view of a house with a yard

Description

Picturesque, spacious, & convenient! This Valle Crucis split level home with incredible curb appeal has it all! Situated on 1.3 acres with a newly fenced backyard, the property offers stunning mountain views and Watauga River views from multiple open decks. The interior features 3 bedrooms plus a flex room (or additional sleeping area), 3 full baths, a spacious living room and den divided by a double sided gas fireplace, highly functional kitchen with open flow to the dining area, a separate office...Picturesque, spacious, & convenient! This Valle Crucis split level home with incredible curb appeal has it all! Situated on 1.3 acres with a newly fenced backyard, the property offers stunning mountain views and Watauga River views from multiple open decks. The interior features 3 bedrooms plus a flex room (or additional sleeping area), 3 full baths, a spacious living room and den divided by a double sided gas fireplace, highly functional kitchen with open flow to the dining area, a separate office off of the den, and a large multi-purpose room with loads of storage space. Imagine the possibilities! Wood floors flank the main level, and the bathrooms are tiled. Carpet is found in the primary bedroom, while the other bedrooms and flex room boast wood floors. Parking is a breeze with the one car garage, carport, and ample driveway space. Got tools? There is even an area in the walkout basement that functions as a workshop. Well maintained with recent major improvements including a 2023 HVAC, 2024 roof, 2025 water heater and more! This centrally located mountain dream home is a short stroll to the Watauga River and is less than a mile drive to The Mast General Store, Valle Crucis Community Park, and the new and highly impressive Valle Crucis School. Only a 15 minute drive to Downtown Boone, and less than 30 minutes to Downtown Blowing Rock, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. It currently serves as a primary residence, and could be turned into a highly desirable vacation rental! Both short term and long term rentals are permitted in this subdivision. See the certified measure and virtual tour to get a feel for the layout of this home. The septic permit could not be located by AppHealthCare in Watauga County, but the tax records indicate 3 bedrooms. Internet is currently coaxial through Spectrum. If fiber optic is preferred, Skyline/Skybest can provide it to this home.
  1. Listed by Emily Marlett • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone • (828) 295-7337

Property Details for 281 Old Hartley Road

Architectural Style
Mountain, SplitLevel, Traditional
Parking Features
Asphalt, Concrete, Carport, Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Paved, Private, SharedDriveway
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Hickory Ridge
View
LongRange, Mountains, River
Zoning Description
R1
LISTING UPDATED: 03/17/2026 01:47 PM

Property Details for 281 Old Hartley Road

StatusClosed
MLS #259720
Days on Market55
Taxes$1,934 / year
HOA Fees$265 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1985
Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
CountyWatauga County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

Sold By Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 281 Old Hartley Road

Stories3Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$4,489 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,305

Property Taxes

$161

HOA Dues

$22

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 281 Old Hartley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the Wendy's intersection in Boone: Travel on Hwy 105 toward Banner Elk for 4.8 miles, turn right on Broadstone Rd and continue for 2.3 miles, turn right on Dewitt Barnett Rd and continue for .2 miles to a right on Old Hartley Rd. House is 800 feet on left. -OR- Travel on Hwy 105 toward Banner Elk for 3.9 miles, turn right on to Bairds Creek Rd and continue 1.6 miles, continue straight onto Dewitt Barnett Rd and continue 1.1 miles, then left onto Old Hartley Rd. House is 800 ft on left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1980-35-7605-000
  • Association Fee: $265.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Hickory Ridge POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,934
  • Tax Book Number: 2035/276
  • Tax Lot: 3
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2932.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 402.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.3
  • Lot Size Area: 1.3
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3334.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage, PavedDriveway
  • Fencing: BackYard
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore, MultiSplit
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, HeatPump, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump, Other, SeeRemarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Masonry, Stone, Propane
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasRange, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: CarbonMonoxideDetector, Skylights, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: Skylights, WindowTreatments

Property History for 281 Old Hartley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1932407697

$855,000

+14.3% / yr

Mar 17, 2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

$855,000—
Feb 5, 2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

—
Feb 4, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

—
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

$865,000—
Jun 27, 2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

$347,000—
Jun 22, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #647385308

$347,000

-0.3% / yr

Apr 3, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

—
Apr 2, 2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

$369,500—
Mar 19, 2019

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #211505

$369,900—
Nov 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #211505

$369,900—
Oct 31, 2018

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #207997

$379,500—
May 31, 2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #207997

$389,500—
Apr 29, 2011

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #93446

$355,000—
Apr 21, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #308763337

$355,000—
Oct 8, 2010

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #93446

$379,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1932407697

$855,000

+14.3% / yr

03/17/2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

$855,000
02/05/2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

—
02/04/2026

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

—
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259720

$865,000
06/27/2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

$347,000
06/22/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #647385308

$347,000

-0.3% / yr

04/03/2019

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

—
04/02/2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #213570

$369,500
03/19/2019

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #211505

$369,900
11/26/2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #211505

$369,900
10/31/2018

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #207997

$379,500
05/31/2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #207997

$389,500
04/29/2011

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #93446

$355,000
04/21/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #308763337

$355,000
10/08/2010

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #93446

$379,900

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

Public Records for 281 Old Hartley Road

Taxable ValueLand$36,600Additions$571,600Total$608,200
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,529 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,529 SqFtStories1Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyWATAUGAAPN1980-35-7605-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Old Hartley 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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Canopy MLS,High Country Association of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Canopy MLS,High Country Association of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.