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2 beds1,133 sqft$106/sqft
578 Charlie Hicks Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.12 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

First time on the market. This is the Original Homestead of Orville Hicks "The Storyteller" the Sellers Uncle. This Charming Cottage is easily accessible and allows plenty of parking for Cars & RV. Large addition could be used for bonus room or 3rd bedroom. On the grounds there is a detached carport and shed. There are 10 Blueberry Bushes, Muscadine Grape Vines, 4 Apple Trees: Crab Apple in the front and Tart Yellow & Red Apples in the back. New Front porch was done 2020. This home is centrally located...First time on the market. This is the Original Homestead of Orville Hicks "The Storyteller" the Sellers Uncle. This Charming Cottage is easily accessible and allows plenty of parking for Cars & RV. Large addition could be used for bonus room or 3rd bedroom. On the grounds there is a detached carport and shed. There are 10 Blueberry Bushes, Muscadine Grape Vines, 4 Apple Trees: Crab Apple in the front and Tart Yellow & Red Apples in the back. New Front porch was done 2020. This home is centrally located between Banner Elk & Valle Crucis. Would make a Great Full-Time, Part-Time, Student or Vacation Rental Property. Must See! Price Reduced: Roof will eventually need to be replaced. Home needs gutters and some of the window sills are in need of repair.
  • Listed by: Linda Cramblit • Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
Listing closed: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 227876

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Median sold price

$407,500

Avg days on market

130

Sale-to-list ratio

87.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 578 Charlie Hicks Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $454 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 1.12 AC / 48,787 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Hwy 194 from Banner Elk or Valle Crucis. Turn onto Rominger Rd., then stay to the right as Rominger turns. Then make left on Charlie Hicks Rd. House will be near the end on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
  • MLS Area Minor: Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1960-77-2069-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $454
  • Tax Book Number: 1431/417
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1133.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Size Area: 1.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1133.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Block, VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Kerosene
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, SinglePane

Property History for 578 Charlie Hicks Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #227876

$120,000
May 26, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #699260111

$120,000
May 26, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462444990

$120,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #227876

$120,000
05/26/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #699260111

$120,000
05/26/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462444990

$120,000

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

Public Records for 578 Charlie Hicks Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,000Additions$97,000Total$129,000
Tax Record2025$590 ($49 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtStories1Lot Size48,787 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976CountyWATAUGAAPN1960-77-2069-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 578 Charlie Hicks Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
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.

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