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486 Tara Drive

255120 Days on Market: 1

3
Beds

2.5
Baths

2368
Sqft

1.130
Acres

$725,000

For Sale

Welcome to your mountain retreat, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with seasonal views and the perfect blend of comfort, function, and location! This meticulously maintained home offers effortless living both inside and out, just 15 minutes from Boone and Sugar Mountain, and 20 minutes to Blowing Rock or Banner Elk. Enjoy generous outdoor living across multiple freshly stained decks (April 2025), surrounded by easy-care perennial gardens, filled with native plants. Inside, you'll find a bright and open main level with large windows that fill the living, dining, and kitchen areas in natural light. Solid surface countertops and a gas range add a touch of modern convenience to the well-appointed kitchen. The primary suite and laundry on the main floor allow for true one-level living, while a second living space downstairs provides flexibility for an office, guests and hobbies. Designed for everyday ease, the home includes thoughtful features like a whole-house generator, central vacuum, large and extra-deep closets, pull-down attic, an encapsulated crawlspace with a unique “trap door” access, and dedicated workshop/hobby/storage space. Whether hosting a gathering under the handsome, oversized detached carport (which doubles as a covered pavilion) or enjoying a quiet moment with nature, this home invites you to relax in style. Short-term rentals are not permitted, preserving the tranquility of this peaceful community. Discover low-maintenance, high-comfort living in a central High Country location that truly has it all!

Listing ID:

255120

Property Type:

Single Family

Year Built:

1997

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft:

2368

Acres:

1.130

Map

Latitude: 36.164605   Longitude: -81.773059

Location & Neighborhood

City: Banner Elk

County: Watauga

Area: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw

Subdivision: Southern Skies

Environment

Utilities & Features

Heat: Forced Air, Propane

Sewer: Septic Permit3 Bedroom

Utilities: High Speed Internet Available

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

Parking: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private

Interior

Fireplace: Two, Gas

Windows: Skylights

Sqft Living Area Above Ground: 1184

Sqft Total Living Area: 2368

Exterior

Exterior: Storage, Paved Driveway

Style: Mountain, Traditional

Construction

Construction: Masonry, Stone Veneer, Wood Siding, Wood Frame

Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Financial

Property Taxes: $1,090

Other

Price Per Sqft: $306

Price Per Acre: $641,593

486 Tara Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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