281 Old Hartley Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
- $855,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,334
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $855,000
- List Price
- $865,000
- Days on Market
- 15
- Closing Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- MLS#
- 259720
- County
- Watauga
- City
- Banner Elk
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Total Heated Sq/Ft
- 3,334
- Abv/Grade Htd Sq/Ft
- 2932
- Blw/Grade Htd Sq/Ft
- 402
- Acres
- 1.30
- Subdivision
- Hickory Ridge
- Year Built
- 1985
- Owners Association
- Yes
- POA Fee
- $265
- POA Fee Paid
- Annually
- County Parcel Number
- 1980-35-7605-000
- Annual Taxes
- $1,934
- Deed Book/Page
- 2035/276
- Lot Number
- 3
- Latitude
- 36.207015
- Longitude
- -81.766924
Property Description
PICTURESQUE, SPACIOUS, & CONVENIENT! This Valle Crucis split level home with incredible curb appeal has it all! Situated on 1.3 acres with a newly fenced backyard, the property offers stunning mountain views and Watauga River views from multiple open decks. The interior features 3 bedrooms plus a flex room (or additional sleeping area), 3 full baths, a spacious living room and den divided by a double sided gas fireplace, highly functional kitchen with open flow to the dining area, a separate office off of the den, and a large multi-purpose room with loads of storage space. Imagine the possibilities! Wood floors flank the main level, and the bathrooms are tiled. Carpet is found in the primary bedroom, while the other bedrooms and flex room boast wood floors. Parking is a breeze with the one car garage, carport, and ample driveway space. Got tools? There is even an area in the walkout basement that functions as a workshop. Well maintained with recent major improvements including a 2023 HVAC, 2024 roof, 2025 water heater and more! This centrally located mountain dream home is a short stroll to the Watauga River and is less than a mile drive to The Mast General Store, Valle Crucis Community Park, and the new and highly impressive Valle Crucis School. Only a 15 minute drive to Downtown Boone, and less than 30 minutes to Downtown Blowing Rock, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. It currently serves as a primary residence, and could be turned into a highly desirable vacation rental! Both short term and long term rentals are permitted in this subdivision. See the certified measure and virtual tour to get a feel for the layout of this home. The septic permit could not be located by AppHealthCare in Watauga County, but the tax records indicate 3 bedrooms. Internet is currently coaxial through Spectrum. If fiber optic is preferred, Skyline/Skybest can provide it to this home.
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Additional Information
- Exterior Amenities
- Storage, Paved Driveway
- Interior Amenities
- Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Gas, Masonry, Stone, Propane
- Garage Y/N
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks
- Road
- Paved
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Elementary School
- Valle Crucis
- High School
- Watauga
- Sewer/Septic
- Septic Tank
- Style
- Mountain, Split Level, Traditional
- Windows
- Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s), River
- Water Source
- Private, Well
- Zoning
- R1
- Construction Type
- Stucco, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Type
- Electric, Heat Pump, 1 Unit
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
- Levels
- Three Or More, Multi/Split
- Patio / Porch
- Multiple, Open
- Road Maintenance Type
- Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type
- Paved
- Parking Features
- Asphalt, Concrete, Carport, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Paved, Private, Shared Driveway
- Utilities
- Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
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This Listing is courtesy of Emily Marlett with Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone. (828) 295-7337
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