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Old Farm Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
17.60 acresLot Size

Description

New price improvement! Rare 17+ acre tract available with gorgeous Grandfather and long range views. Gentle sloping with pond and two barns, truly a serene and tranquil setting. Property has a conservation easement and would be ideal for horses and/or private estate. Only one home can be built on the acreage so privacy abounds! Fantastic location with easy year round access, and just minutes from downtown Banner Elk. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity!New price improvement! Rare 17+ acre tract available with gorgeous Grandfather and long range views. Gentle sloping with pond and two barns, truly a serene and tranquil setting. Property has a conservation easement and would be ideal for horses and/or private estate. Only one home can be built on the acreage so privacy abounds! Fantastic location with easy year round access, and just minutes from downtown Banner Elk. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity!
  • Listed by: Alison Phillips • The Summit Group Of The Carolinas 828-898-3500
Listing closed: 02/08/2024 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 243531

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$319,000

Avg days on market

253

Sale-to-list ratio

89.2%

Banner Elk, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Summit Group Of The Carolinas

Sold By Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk

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Property Information for Old Farm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $24 / year
  • County: Avery County
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • View: LongRange, Mountains, SouthernExposure
  • Zoning Description: Other-See Remarks
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 17.60 AC / 766,873 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From downtown Banner Elk, turn right on HWY 194 towards Valle Crucis. Go approx 1.5 miles to left on Gwaltney Road, continue straight on Shawnee Rd to left on Old Farm Road. Property is on the left. See sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
  • Topography: Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1859-00-96-5959-00000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 185900961370
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $24
  • Tax Book Number: 578/1804
  • Tax Lot: N/A
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Pasture
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.605
  • Lot Size Area: 17.605
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Documents Available: Other, Plat, SeeRemarks, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected, SepticPermit3Bedroom, SepticNeeded
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: HorseFacilities, OutBuildings
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Vegetation: Crops, PartiallyWooded

Property History for Old Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 8, 2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

$400,000
Oct 5, 2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

Oct 4, 2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/08/2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

$400,000
10/05/2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

10/04/2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #243531

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Schools near Old Farm 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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This home: Old Farm Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
$400,000
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1,595
42,950
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21,780
4
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