Charming 2 BR / 2 BA mountain home located just a few miles outside of Banner Elk, NC. This fully-furnished jewel is a current successful short-term rental sitting on approx 5 acres of hillside. Inside you are greeted with a nice living area with a kitchen and two good size bedrooms. Downstairs is where the fun happens with a pool table for your guests enjoyment. Outside you can enjoy the porches as well as the outdoor landscape with nature or enjoy a fire at the large firepit area. To maximize short term rental income you can convert the current game room to another bedroom and the one car garage into a large game room area.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (12/27)
$379,000
5349 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
2beds
1,290sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
4.87 Acres Lot
$570,100 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully-furnished jewelLarge firepit areaTwo good size bedroomsOutdoor landscape with nature
- 25 days |
- 2,527 |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 27, 2025 at 06:22am
Listed by:
Mike Pocisk (864)567-9009,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259303
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Free Standing
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,290
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 4.87 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18480040046800000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic 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: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,300
- Annual tax amount: $807
- Date on market: 12/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$570,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,661/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Price change | $379,000-1.3%$294/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #259303 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $384,000-1.3%$298/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257661 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000-12.6%$302/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257661 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Listing removed | $445,000$345/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #251572 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $445,000-0.9%$345/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4173651 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $761 | $190,300 |
| 2024 | $761 | $190,300 |
| 2023 | $761 | $190,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,080/mo
Principal & interest
$1818
Home insurance
$133
Property taxes
$129
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Banner Elk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Avery MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10Avery County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Banner Elk
- Middle: Avery
- High: Avery County
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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