3000 Elk River Rd

2,178,000 / 50
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own approximately 50 acres in Elk River Refuge with GORGEOUS mountain and RIVER views! Common area includes access to the pristine trout-stocked waters of Elk River and a pond. Build you home where you can enjoy the river without the flood insurance. Keep this for a private estate, large family compound, or further subdivide into as many as 10 five acre lots. This additional restriction being added to the deed limiting the number of homes that can...Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own approximately 50 acres in Elk River Refuge with GORGEOUS mountain and RIVER views! Common area includes access to the pristine trout-stocked waters of Elk River and a pond. Build you home where you can enjoy the river without the flood insurance. Keep this for a private estate, large family compound, or further subdivide into as many as 10 five acre lots. This additional restriction being added to the deed limiting the number of homes that can be built is being put in place to preserve the repose of this community. Once you schedule your visit to walk the property and experience the tranquility of Elk River Refuge, you will be sure to appreciate this. Property is partially bordered by Pisgah National Forest land and right down the road from Elk Falls, Twisted Falls, and the Appalachian Trail.
  1. Listed by Michelle Griffin • High Country Resort Properties • (828) 260-7751

Property Details for 3000 Elk River Road

Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
RiverAccess
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Elk River Refuge
View
LongRange
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 10:32 AM

Property Details for 3000 Elk River Road

StatusActive
MLS #256073
Days on Market235
Taxes$765 / year
HOA Fees$200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size50.00 AC
CountyAvery County

Location

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Building Information for 3000 Elk River Road

Building Size-Lot Size50.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$6,899 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,818

Property Taxes

$64

HOA Dues

$17

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Property Information for 3000 Elk River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 19e to Little Elk to Old Mill to Elk River Rd and follow to 3000 Elk River Rd.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28622
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 14-Cranberry (Avery)
  • Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: Portion of 1920-00-81-1267-00000
  • Association Fee: $200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Elk River Refuge
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $765
  • Tax Book Number: 514/2252
  • Tax Legal Description: ELK RIVER REFUGE LOT 9
  • Tax Lot: 9
School Information
  • Elementary School: Freedom Trail
  • High School: Avery County
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: RollingSlope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 50.0
  • Lot Size Area: 50.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected, SepticNeeded
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Fishing, River, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Vegetation: Wooded

Property History for 3000 Elk River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256073

$1,399,000—
Jun 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256073

$1,499,000—
Aug 10, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602769129

$60,000—
Jul 18, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601905040

$300,100—
Jul 15, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601730002

$30,000—
Jul 13, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602709046

$35,000

-98.0% / yr

Feb 27, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #611514413

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256073

$1,399,000
06/07/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256073

$1,499,000
08/10/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602769129

$60,000
07/18/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601905040

$300,100
07/15/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601730002

$30,000
07/13/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602709046

$35,000

-98.0% / yr

02/27/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #611514413

$150,000

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Public Records for 3000 Elk River Road

Taxable ValueLand$191,300Additions-Total$191,300
Tax Record2025$765 ($64 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt7,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,420 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,898,744 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973CountyAVERYAPN19200081126700000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3000 Elk River 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
Freedom Trail Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cranberry Middle School
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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3000 Elk River Road is a 50 ac of land for sale in Elk Park, NC 28622. This property was listed for sale on June 7, 2025 by High Country Resort Properties, it's currently listed at $1,399,000. It has been on the market for a total of 235 days and was last sold on August 10, 2017. This listing's school district is Avery County School District. Nearby schools include Freedom Trail Elementary School, Cranberry Middle School and Avery County High School. 3000 Elk River Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 50 ac of land on a 2,178,000 sq. ft. / 50 acres lot.

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