281 Old Turnpike Rd






















Description
- Listed by John Davis • Banner Elk Realty • (828) 898-9756
Property Details for 281 Old Turnpike Road
Property Details for 281 Old Turnpike Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 259215 |
| Days on Market | 26 |
| Taxes | $2,356 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF |
| County | Avery County |
Location
Building Information for 281 Old Turnpike Road
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30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
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Property Information for 281 Old Turnpike Road
- Directions: FROM STOPLIGHT IN BANNER ELK TAKE HWY 194 EAST ABOUT 1/4 MILE, JUST PAST THE TOWN TAVERN, TO SLIGHT LEFT TURN ON OLD TURNPIKE ROAD EAST. FOLLOW OLD TURNPIKE ROAD SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET TO A LEFT ON PAVED HILLSIDE DRIVE. 281 IS FIRST HOUSE ON RIGHT.
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Postal Code: 28604
- Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
- MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
- Parcel Number: 185918413717
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,356
- Tax Book Number: 458/970
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 3, SUGAR TREE ESTATES AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Elementary School: Banner Elk
- High School: Avery County
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1664.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.24
- Lot Size Area: 0.24
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Living Area: 1664.0
- Year Built: 1992
- Documents Available: Disclosures, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
- Human Modified: No
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
- Water Source: Public
- Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
- Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed
- Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Stories Total: 1
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: CrawlSpace
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Rooms Total: 1
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, WoodBurning, Propane
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
- Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior Features: Attic, Skylights, VaultedCeilings
- Window Features: Skylights
Property History for 281 Old Turnpike Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Price Change High Country Association of REALTORS #259215 | $679,500 | — |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #259215 | $279,500 | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351185308 | $190,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #427390073 | $190,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Closed High Country Association of REALTORS #166116 | $190,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2011 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #166116 | $259,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Price Change High Country Association of REALTORS #259215 | $679,500 |
| 11/28/2025 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #259215 | $279,500 |
| 08/25/2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351185308 | $190,000 |
| 08/25/2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #427390073 | $190,000 |
| 08/25/2011 | Closed High Country Association of REALTORS #166116 | $190,000 |
| 04/30/2011 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #166116 | $259,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 281 Old Turnpike Road
Schools near 281 Old Turnpike Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Banner Elk Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Avery Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Avery County High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Avery County High School Stem 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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