1697 Balm Highway is a beautiful mountain retreat offering both privacy & stunning views. Situated on a 1.42-acre lot with breathtaking mountain vistas, this home features Shawneehaw Creek running along the back of the property, enhancing its tranquil atmosphere. The main level includes a gorgeous kitchen, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Relax in the spacious sunroom, which is heated & cooled for year-round comfort. The primary bedroom features a private deck with mountain views, & the back deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the surrounding nature. Stay warm & cozy with 4 fireplaces throughout the home - 1 wood-burning and 3 propane. The fully finished basement, with a separate entrance, includes a full kitchen, 1 bedroom, a living room, & a bathroom, offering the perfect opportunity for guests or even as an Airbnb rental. This property is an ideal full-time residence or vacation home, with easy access to nearby ski resorts, Boone, & Appalachian State University.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (3/20)
$485,000
1697 Balm Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604
4beds
2,864sqft
Est.:
Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.42 Acres Lot
$462,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking mountain vistasSpacious sunroomGorgeous kitchenPrivacy and stunning views
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 16, 2025 at 05:34am
Listed by:
Jennifer Huffman 336-830-4855,
Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1172970
Originating MLS: Greensboro

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished, Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Basement, Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,864
- Total interior livable area: 2,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,032
- Finished area below ground: 832
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 113 x 98 x 188 x 142 x 176 x 110 x 166 x 266
- Features: Mountain, Partial Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 18690303124100000
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $352,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,410
- Date on market: 3/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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