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281 Old Hartley Road

259720 Days on Market: 10

3
Beds

3
Baths

3334
Sqft

1.300
Acres

$865,000

For Sale

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.

Listing ID:

259720

Property Type:

Single Family

Year Built:

1985

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

3 Full, 0 Half

Sqft:

3334

Acres:

1.300

Garage/Carport:

1

Map

Latitude: 36.207015   Longitude: -81.766924

Location & Neighborhood

City: Banner Elk

County: Watauga

Area: 8-Banner Elk

Subdivision: Hickory Ridge

Environment

Utilities & Features

Heat: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces, Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks

Sewer: Septic Tank

Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Parking: Asphalt, Concrete, Carport, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Paved, Private, Shared Driveway

Interior

Fireplace: Gas, Masonry, Stone, Propane

Windows: Skylights, Window Treatments

Sqft Living Area Above Ground: 2932

Sqft Total Living Area: 3334

Exterior

Exterior: Storage, Paved Driveway

Style: Mountain, Split Level, Traditional

Construction

Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding, Wood Frame

Garage: 1

Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Financial

Property Taxes: $1,934

Other

Price Per Sqft: $259

Price Per Acre: $665,385

281 Old Hartley Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

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