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$649,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,664 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.24 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 9 days ago
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BIG $30,000. PRICE REDUCTION!! THIS VERY FAVORABLY LOCATED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOUNTAIN RANCH STYLE HOME WITH CONVENIENT ONE LEVEL LIVING IS A SHORT WALK TO EVERYTHING IN BANNER ELK! ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES INCLUDING DINING,SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, TOWN PARK AND GREENWAY TRAILS, CHURCHES, LEES-McRAE COLLEGE AND ALL THAT BANNER ELK HAS TO OFFER IS EASILY ACCESSABLE. BIG STONE AND MASONRY FIREPLACE IS CAPABLE OF BURNING WOOD, BUT CURRENTLY HAS VERY CONVENIENT GAS LOGS INSTALLED! THE PAVED DRIVEWAY LEADS RIGHT INTO THE BIG, ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THIS PROPERTY WOULD BE A GREAT INVESTMENT, RENTAL PROPERTY OR A COMFORTABLE PRIMARY RESIDENCE! VERY FEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THIS PRICE RANGE ARE AVAILABLE IN BANNER ELK, ESPECIALLY ONES WITH NO POA DUES TO PAY!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! EASY TO SHOW!!

Full Property Details for 281 Old Turnpike Rd E

General

  • Price: $649,500
  • Taxes: $2,356
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2217
  • MLS ID: 259215
  • Updated: 4/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 140 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Attic, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): One, Gas, Stone, Wood Burning, Propane
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Multiple, Open

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Private

Location

  • Area: 8-Banner Elk
  • County: Avery
  • Subdivision: Sugar Tree Estates

School Information

  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County

Community

  • Community Name: 8-Banner Elk

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mountain, Ranch
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,664
  • Living Area: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Total: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1992

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
  • Lot Size: .24
  • Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
  • Zoning: R-1-U, Residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,356
  • Terms: Cash, New Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 185918413717

Listed by Banner Elk Realty

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Schools serving 281 Old Turnpike Rd E

School District:Avery County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Banner Elk Elementary School
155 Orchard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604
PK-51.3 mi
Avery Middle
102 Old Montezuma Road, Newland, NC 28657
6-87.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 281 Old Turnpike Rd E Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Price Reduced
$649,500
-4.42%
MLS
11/28/2025
Listed
$679,500
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Tax History for 281 Old Turnpike Rd E

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,356
—
$273,900
—
2024
$2,356
115%
$273,900
—
2023
$1,096
—
$273,900
—
2022
$1,096
12%
$273,900
54%
2021
$978
-50%
$177,900
—
2019
$1,975
1%
$177,900
—
2018
$1,957
-7%
$177,900
-5%
2017
$2,112
153%
$186,900
—
2016
$836
—
$186,900
—
2015
$836
-14%
$186,900
—
2014
$974
9%
$186,900
-15%
2013
$895
—
$220,900
—
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