281 Old Hartley Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 (MLS # 259720)

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PRICE $865,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 3
BATHS 3
HOME SIZE 3,334 sqft
LOT SIZE 1.30 ac

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.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 1/21/2026
TRACT Hickory Ridge YEAR BUILT 1985
COMMUNITY 8-Banner Elk GARAGE SPACES 1.0
COUNTY Watauga STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Valle Crucis
High School Watauga


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Electric, Heat Pump
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA 8-Banner Elk
BASEMENT Walk-Out Access, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Storage
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks
HOA DUES 265
INTERIOR High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
LOT 1.3 acre(s)
LOT DIMENSIONS 1.3
PARKING Paved, Asphalt, Concrete, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Private, Shared Driveway
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES Three Or More, Multi/Split
STYLE Mountain, Split Level, Traditional
SUBDIVISION Hickory Ridge
TAXES 1934.08
UTILITIES Cable Available
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Mountain(s), River
WATER Private, Well
ZONING R1
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