281 Old Turnpike Rd

1,664 Sq. Ft.
$330 / Sq. Ft.
1,664
Sq. Ft.
$330
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incredible price improvement on this banner elk home! Highly motivated seller! This very favorably located 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountain ranch style home with convenient one level living is a short walk to everything in banner elk! ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES INCLUDING DINING,SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, TOWN PARK AND GREENWAY TRAILS, CHURCHES, LEES-McRAE COLLEGE AND ALL THAT BANNER ELK HAS TO OFFER IS EASILY ACCESSABLE. Big stone and masonry fireplace is a wood burner, but currently has very convenient gas...Incredible price improvement on this banner elk home! Highly motivated seller! This very favorably located 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountain ranch style home with convenient one level living is a short walk to everything in banner elk! ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES INCLUDING DINING,SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, TOWN PARK AND GREENWAY TRAILS, CHURCHES, LEES-McRAE COLLEGE AND ALL THAT BANNER ELK HAS TO OFFER IS EASILY ACCESSABLE. Big stone and masonry fireplace is a wood burner, but currently has very convenient gas logs installed! The paved driveway leads right into the big, attached 2-car garage. This property would be a great investment, rental property or a comfortable primary residence! Very few single family residential properties in this price range are available in banner elk, especially ones with no poa dues to pay! Seller says "bring offers" easy to show!
  1. Listed by John Davis • Banner Elk Realty • (828) 898-9756

Property Details for 281 Old Turnpike Road

Architectural Style
Mountain, Ranch
Parking Features
Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Paved, Private
Subdivision Name
Sugar Tree Estates
Zoning Description
R-1-U,Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2026 11:03 AM

Property Details for 281 Old Turnpike Road

StatusActive
MLS #259215
Days on Market209
Taxes$2,356 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1992
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyAvery County

Location

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Building Information for 281 Old Turnpike Road

Stories1Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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$2,930 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,733

Property Taxes

$196

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Old Turnpike Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • 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
Taxes and HOA Information
  • 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
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • 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
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$548,500—
May 5, 2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$598,500—
Apr 8, 2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$649,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$548,500
05/05/2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$598,500
04/08/2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #259215

$649,500

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

Public Records for 281 Old Turnpike Road

Taxable ValueLand$65,000Additions$208,900Total$273,900
Tax Record2025$2,356 ($196 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningR2CountyAVERYAPN18591841371700000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Old Turnpike Road

This home is within Avery County School District.
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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281 Old Turnpike Road is a single family home for sale in Banner Elk, NC 28604. This property was listed for sale on November 28, 2025 by Banner Elk Realty, it's currently listed at $548,500. It has been on the market for a total of 209 days and was last sold on August 25, 2011. This listing's school district is Avery County School District. Nearby schools include Banner Elk Elementary School, Avery Middle and Avery County High School. 281 Old Turnpike Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,664 sqft single family home built in 1992.

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