Rare Opportunity!! Only listing like this in downtown Banner Elk; Set as a duplex (but could be used as a single family with a rental income apartment, or with the stairs from the main level down to the workshop/garage, it could easily be finished out as a 5/3 home with an extra living/kitchen below) that is walking distance to town!!! At $37,200/ most recent annual rents, why get into the vacation rental market and it's headaches? It's very rare for any multi-family to come on the market in Downtown Banner Elk on city water/sewer/maintained-paved roads, and this investment has been a great asset for 11 years to the current owner. Easily accessible with paved driveway, and fully remodeled when purchased, including metal roof, paint, new kitchens, new baths, new plumbing, new windows, lvp flooring, etc, the duplex features a 2/1 below, and a 3/2 above, with separate entrances/decks. The basement features a 1-car garage and large workshop area (this is set up to be assessed by either unit, depending on which wants to include it in their lease). There is a small flat yard around the lower unit. Old Turnpike runs next to a noisy creek, and is a quiet, flat street that is great for walking. Available for showings now (lower tenants lease ends 7/31/25. Tenants pay all utilities 50/50 between the units; with power on 1 meter. Currently advertised with Blue Ridge Management for rent at $2200/month upper, $1400/ lower, so a potential 40k/yr income stream.
For sale
$475,000
173 Old Turnpike NW Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
5beds
1,875sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.26 Acres Lot
$468,000 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large workshop areaPaved drivewayNew bathsLvp flooringQuiet flat streetMetal roofNoisy creek
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 04:47am
Listed by:
Benjamin Ray (704)287-2760,
Client First Of The High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 256809
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Paved, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Storage, Paved Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 18591700160200000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,255
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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