1090 Horse Bottom Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 - Photo 1

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$580,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths

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Property Description

Authentic log cabin with proven rental success and Sugar Mountain views! Smart Value: This property contains four physical bedrooms but is currently marketed as a three bedroom house due to its septic permit. This genuine, custom log cabin comfortably accommodates 8+ guests with 5 beds and a game room and a sunroom. Includes 8'x16' workshop equipped with power to work on a variety of projects or additional storage needs. No HOA! Just 2 miles from Downtown Banner Elk, nestled between Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, 5 minutes to Banner Elk Winery, and 25 minutes to Boone. Generating over $60,000 in rental income annually (with potential for more), this property has been proven profitable and desirable with 100+ ALL 5-star reviews. Fully furnished and truly turn-key, it's ready to continue as a successful short-term rental or become your personal mountain getaway. Highlights: "¢ Wood-burning fireplace for ski season, with cool summer temps at ~4,300' elevation "¢ Recent updates: new roof (2025), new floors (2025), new hot water heater, refrigerator and dishwasher (2024) "¢ Encapsulated crawlspace with perimeter drain, foam board wall insulation, sump pump and dehumidifier (2023) "¢ Nearly 1 acre of usable, newly (2023) fully fenced-in yard with fire pit - for gatherings with friends, family, and pets "¢ Two covered porches with views of Sugar Mountain ski slopes "¢ Easy, year-round access on paved roads, plowed during snow - no steep driveway Perfect as a personal mountain getaway or an income-producing investment, this cabin offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy close proximity to Banner Elk dining, shops, skiing, hiking, and year-round attractions - making it the ultimate four-season retreat! Agent interest.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1090 Horse Bottom Rd

General

Sold For: $580,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
MLS ID: 4303353
Added to Site: 116 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning, Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Common Area, Main Level

Additional Information

Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway

Location

County: Avery
Driving Directions: From Downtown Banner Elk, take Balm Hwy East for approximately 2 miles until you make a slight right turn on to Pigeon Roost Rd. for .5 miles, then make a sharp right turn on to Horse Bottom. In .2 miles, the Home will be on your left. From Tynecastle Hwy, turn onto Dobbins Rd. for 1.7 miles, then make a slight left turn onto N. Horse Bottom Rd. for 1.1 miles, the Cabin will be on the right.

School Information

Elementary School: Banner Elk
High School: Avery County

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Well
Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane

Structural Information

Construction: Site Built
Exterior Const.: Block, Log, Wood
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Upper: 792 Sq. Ft.
Main/1st Level: 1,088 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1985

Lot Features

Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Deed, Livestock Restriction, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Square Feet
Property ID: 1869-03-41-38-0000000
Lot Number: 576/881

Listed by Real Broker, LLC
Sold by Helen Adams Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 1090 Horse Bottom Rd

School District:Avery County Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Banner Elk Elementary School 155 Orchard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604	PK-5	2 mi
Avery Middle 102 Old Montezuma Road, Newland, NC 28657	6-8	8.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1090 Horse Bottom Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/11/2025

Sold

$580,000

-7.2%

MLS

10/24/2025

Price Reduced

$625,000

-1.57%

MLS

10/10/2025

Price Reduced

$635,000

-2.31%

MLS

9/24/2025

Listed

$650,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1090 Horse Bottom Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604 - Photo 1

Sold

$580,000