Sold
Last Sold Price
788,436 Lot Size18.1 Acres
Horsebottom Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
LandProperty Type
18.1 acresLot Size

Description

Located just minutes from Banner Elk this beautiful parcel of land has 12.8 acres in Watauga county and 5.3 in Avery. It borders part of Pigeon Roost Road and Horsebottom. There is a nice walking trail along the top of the property off of Horsebottom. The views from this property are of Tater Hill, Rich Mountain and Beech Mountain. There are many building sites and a preliminary subdivision layout was done years ago. So many possibilities with this property. The 5.3 acres tract in Avery County is...Located just minutes from Banner Elk this beautiful parcel of land has 12.8 acres in Watauga county and 5.3 in Avery. It borders part of Pigeon Roost Road and Horsebottom. There is a nice walking trail along the top of the property off of Horsebottom. The views from this property are of Tater Hill, Rich Mountain and Beech Mountain. There are many building sites and a preliminary subdivision layout was done years ago. So many possibilities with this property. The 5.3 acres tract in Avery County is almost perfectly level and it has views of Beech Mtn. and also of Roan Mtn. to the west. This is part of a 52 acre tract that is listed for sale MLS #225124
  • Listed by: Marsha McManus • The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
Listing closed: 04/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 228691

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$365,000

Avg days on market

151

Sale-to-list ratio

91.4%

Banner Elk, NC

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Location

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Property Information for Horsebottom Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $996 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • Waterfront: No
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: LongRange, Mountains
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 18.10 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: At the light in Banner Elk, turn right towards Valle Crucis. Go approx. 1.6 miles and at the county line turn right onto Pigeon Roost Rd. At a curve in the road across from Snow Ridge Rd. the property is accessible at that valley. Easier access is to turn right onto Horsebottom Rd. and park on the right just below Valle Vista Rd. A dirt road to the right accesses the top of the property, Perfect for a nice hike. When you get to where there is a flat opening on the trail you have crossed from the 12.8 ac tract onto the 5.3 acre tract in Avery County.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
  • Topography: Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1869-32-3832-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1869-03-22-8566-00000 in Avery County
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $996
  • Tax Book Number: 169/617
  • Tax Lot: Tract 3
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: MobileHomeAllowed, Acreage, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 18.1
  • Lot Size Area: 18.1
  • 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: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Vegetation: Wooded

Property History for Horsebottom Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

$450,000—
Mar 25, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

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Mar 24, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

$450,000
03/25/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

—
03/24/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #228691

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Schools near Horsebottom 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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$450,000
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788,436
$677,500
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43,560
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