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Property Description
Tucked in the charming Sleepy Hollow community along the Watauga River, this beautifully updated mountain retreat, "3 Tollers on a Boulder," offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Thoughtfully maintained, the home features a modernized kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless farmhouse sink, updated appliances, and unique live bark accents. Bathrooms have been stylishly upgraded, and the primary bedroom includes reclaimed tobacco barnwood flooring, enhanced closets, and a refreshed en-suite with double sinks. Additional updates include new lighting, barn doors, blinds, and a furnace installed in 2023. The home has a Flo Water System to monitor the plumbing. Off the back deck, a working sauna creates the perfect spot to relax and recharge! Ideally located just minutes to Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock, and under 20 minutes to Sugar and Appalachian Ski Mountains, this home is perfectly positioned for year-round enjoyment. With Grandfather Vineyard & Winery just down the road and endless outdoor recreation nearby, the setting is hard to beat. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend escape, or a proven investment property, this one checks all the boxes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 243 Ironwood Dr
General
- Sold For: $478,000
- HOA FEE: $71/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $1,273
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2217
- MLS ID: 260895
- Added to Site: 183 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Furnished, Sauna
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): One, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Additional Information
- Spa Description: Sauna
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Open
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage
Location
- Area: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
- County: Watauga
- Subdivision: Sleepy Hollow
School Information
- Elementary School: Valle Crucis
- High School: Watauga
Community
- Community Name: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
- Water: Community/Coop, Shared Well
- Well: Yes
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mountain
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,455
- Living Area: 1,455 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,455 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,455 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1988
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size: .53
- Frontage: Private Road, Paved
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $850
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $1,273
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, New Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1878-85-5840-000
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Schools
Schools serving 243 Ironwood Dr
School District:Watauga County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valle Crucis Elementary 2998 Broadstone Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 | PK-8 | 4 mi |
Watauga High 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607 | 9-12 | 8.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 243 Ironwood Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Sold
$478,000
-8.06%
MLS
7/12/2026
Price Reduced
$519,900
-2.82%
MLS
4/13/2026
Listed
$535,000
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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.
243 Ironwood Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 (MLS# 260895) is a Single Family property that was sold at $478,000 on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 243 Ironwood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Banner Elk? You can browse all Banner Elk real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

