297 Old Turnpike NW Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
- $476,000
- 1
- BA
- 2,826
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $476,000
- List Price
- $499,000
- Days on Market
- 141
- Closing Date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- MLS#
- 257989
- County
- Avery
- City
- Banner Elk
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Total Heated Sq/Ft
- 2,826
- Abv/Grade Htd Sq/Ft
- 2826
- Acres
- 5.65
- Year Built
- 1977
- County Parcel Number
- 1849-00-90-7113-00000
- Annual Taxes
- $2,420
- Deed Book/Page
- 103/1085
- Latitude
- 36.161794
- Longitude
- -81.880812
Property Description
This 4166 sq ft building is steeped in character and history, offering an extraordinary canvas for transformation. Built in 1977 as a pottery studio and sign making shop, it still carries its artisan roots including a large kiln on site, ready for use. The post and beam construction is a centerpiece, featuring reclaimed beams from a former fertilizer factory in Georgia. Some of these timbers measure an impressive 11' x 16" and are believed to be clear heart pine, a wood renowned for its durability and rich grain. Both the interior and exterior are clad in cypress, adding warmth and natural beauty to the structure. With its expansive open spaces, the building provides a perfect template to be remodeled into a one of a kind mountain home. The large beams and open framework lend themselves to custom layouts, whether you envision a rustic retreat, a modern mountain lodge, or a blend of both. Set on approximately 5.65 total acres, the property includes a .72 acre building lot, (separate PIN #) allowing flexibility for future investment or selling it separately. And also a beautiful level field that could be perfect for gardens or anything permitted by the town. Its location on one of Banner Elk’s original historic roads ties the property to the area’s past, while the surrounding High Country landscape offers endless recreational and lifestyle opportunities. This property is more than just a structure, it is an opportunity to craft a home as unique and enduring as the materials it was built with. There is a buried oil fuel tank currently in use that serves the circulating hot water heat. Baseboard electric is in the area of the home with the kitchen. .
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Additional Information
- Exterior Amenities
- Paved Driveway
- Interior Amenities
- None, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Basement
- Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Free Standing, Wood Burning
- Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Wood Stove
- Road
- Paved
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Elementary School
- Banner Elk
- Middle School
- Avery
- High School
- Avery County
- Sewer/Septic
- Not Connected, Public Sewer, Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
- Style
- Craftsman, Mountain
- Windows
- Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Water Features
- Creek, Stream
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- R2
- Construction Type
- Frame, Other, See Remarks, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Cooling Type
- None
- Foundation
- Slab
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Patio / Porch
- Open
- Road Maintenance Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type
- Paved
- Parking Features
- Driveway, No Garage, Paved, Private
- Utilities
- Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
- Water Features
- Creek, Stream
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This Listing is courtesy of Marsha McManus with The Summit Group Of The Carolinas. (828) 898-3500
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