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  • $1,695,500

    255 New Farm Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

    5beds
    5,224sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1992
    4.8 Acres Lot
    $1,695,500 Zestimate®
    $325/sqft
    $6,961 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,695,500

    $1.51M - $1.92M

    $6,961/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Breathtaking full-log estate sits on nearly 5 acres, is bordered by the Watauga River and offers majestic river/mountain views. Upon entry, the expansive great room, spectacular pine & beam ceiling, exposed beam walls and the beautiful views, welcome you. The main floor hosts the master, office, island kitchen, dining area, see-thru fireplace & 3-car garage. The lower level hosts the 2nd master, 3 additional oversized bedrooms, family room, billiard room, bonus room and sauna. Swim, wade or fly fish in your backyard! Relax or host friends, family & neighbors while enjoying river & mountain views across the expansive full length deck & patio. Complete Privacy! Your backup generator ensures extended comfort even in the harshest weather. Minutes from everything: famed Mast Store, Sugar & Beech Mountain ski areas & downtown Banner Elk make this the perfect year-round retreat. Unique estate and breathtaking High Country location is shown by appointment only.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas, Propane / Butane
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level, Lower Level
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Wired for Data, Open Floorplan, Garage Shop, Split BR Plan, Cable Available
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Great Room, Gas Log, See Through, Natural Gas
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,224 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Terrace
    • Exterior features: Stone, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, Mountain
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Body of water: Watauga River
    • Frontage type: River, Waterfront, Paved Frontage
    Lot
    • Size: 4.80 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Private, Views, Fruit Trees, Green Area, Trees
    • Topography: Sloping
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1980530094000
    • Zoning: R
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Post and Beam
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1992

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Well Installed
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Banner Elk

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $50 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
    • ViewYN: true
    • BuildingFeatures: DSL/Cable Available
    • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Natural Gas
    • Topography: Sloping
    • FrontageType: River, Waterfront, Paved Frontage
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Wall Oven, Downdraft Cooktop
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • InteriorFeatures: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Wired for Data, Open Floorplan, Garage Shop, Split BR Plan, Cable Available
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • Zoning: R
    • HeatingYN: true
    • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas
    • CoolingYN: true
    • RoomsTotal: 2
    • ConstructionMaterials: Stone, Log, Wood
    • CurrentFinancing: Conventional, VA, Cash
    • LotFeatures: Corner Lot, Private, Views, Fruit Trees, Green Area, Trees
    • FireplaceFeatures: Great Room, Gas Log, See Through, Natural Gas
    • OpenParkingSpaces: 0
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • FarmLandAreaUnits: Square Feet
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage - 3 Car
    • CoveredSpaces: 3
    • OpenParkingYN: true
    • SecurityFeatures: Security System
    • Basement: Interior Entry, Basement, Concrete, Exterior Entry
    • View: Water, Mountain(s), Long Range View, Year Round View
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Lower Level
    • OtherEquipment: Generator
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Terrace
    • StructureType: Site Built
    • RoadResponsibility: Privately Maintained Road or Maintenance Agreement
    • WaterSource: Well Installed
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Post and Beam
    • ExteriorFeatures: Underground Power Lines
    • WaterBodyName: Watauga River
    • AssociationPhone: 8287198889
    • MlsStatus: Under Contract-Show
    • CoListAgentFullName: Terrence Grogan
    • AssociationName: Skulls Farm HOA
    • TaxAnnualAmount: 866600.00

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/18/2021Sold$1,300,000-13.3%$249/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #227238 Report a problem
    1/17/2021Contingent$1,499,000$287/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #227238 Report a problem
    1/17/2021Pending sale$1,499,000$287/sqft
    Source: EXP Realty, LLC #227238 Report a problem
    8/2/2020Price change$1,499,000-10.5%$287/sqft
    Source: Exp Realty High Country #217330 Report a problem
    8/24/2019Listed for sale$1,675,000+19.7%$321/sqft
    Source: Exp Realty High Country #217330 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,293 $1,138,700
    2023$4,293 +0.5%$1,138,700
    2022$4,270 +6.6%$1,138,700 +31.4%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28604

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Valle Crucis

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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