Beautifully renovated cottage in the Heart of the High Country! Easy Access & Centrally Located to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock; hike the trails, cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway, and get to tubing or a ski slope in minutes! So charming and full of updates in 2022: new roof, windows, sunroom, range and hood, fenced rear and side yard, storage shed, front landing and stairs. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath is turnkey and furnished to sleep 11. Enter through the spacious sunroom into the open concept living, dining and kitchen space. One primary ensuite on this main level, along with small office and laundry. Upstairs, you will find a large landing, 2 generous bedrooms, 1.5 baths and another primary ensuite! Enjoy the sounds of the river from your porch or play on the gorgeous boulders in the front yard. This mountain escape is in the desirable Mill Ridge Community. Low POA fees of $165/month include: comm sewer, water, road maint, trash, tennis, clubhouse & heated outdoor pool. You also have direct access to the Watauga River & walking trails to enjoy all year round. This home is in excellent condition-it would be a great investment or could make a lovely primary residence!
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
290 River Road 1, Banner Elk, NC 28604
4beds
2,112sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$559,100 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$3,117 Estimated rent
Home value
$559,100
$531,000 - $593,000
$3,117/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2023 at 06:37am
Listed by:
Nikki Rezvani (828)386-1086,
Keller Williams High Country
Bought with:
Emily Marlett, 318723
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 241875
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,112
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,112
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Residential, Seasonal View
- Waterfront features: River Access, Pond
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1888062377000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Modular/Prefab, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Pool, River, Tennis Court(s), Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
- Subdivision: Mill Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $165 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Sold | $525,000-4.5%$249/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #241875 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2023 | Contingent | $550,000$260/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #241875 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $550,000-4.3%$260/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #241875 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3929886 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,559 | $395,600 |
| 2023 | $1,559 +4.5% | $395,600 +3.2% |
| 2022 | $1,491 +26.1% | $383,500 +57.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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