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$500,000
1 Beds 1 Baths 263899 MLS
Tucked away along the river in the heart of the High Country, this charming mountain retreat offers a rare combination of river frontage, privacy and convenient access to Valle Crucis, Boone and Banner Elk. Situated on 0.89 acre, the one-level home provides an inviting escape where the sounds and views of the river create a peaceful mountain setting. The land is incredibly gentle, fully useable. The thoughtfully designed interior features one bedroom and one full bath, along with an open living, dining and kitchen area. Wood accents and a comfortable mountain aesthetic complement the natural surroundings, while covered and open deck areas provide wonderful spaces to relax outdoors, listen to the river and enjoy the cool mountain air. The property features river frontage and river views, a shared paved driveway and private paved road access. A metal roof, wood exterior and classic mountain architecture add to the home's rustic character. Fiber-optic and high-speed internet availability make it possible to stay connected while enjoying a quieter mountain lifestyle. With both short-term and long-term rentals permitted, the property offers flexibility as a personal getaway, investment property or combination of the two. Conveniently located off DeWitt Barnett Road near Valle Crucis, with easy access to Highway 105, this is an excellent base for enjoying everything the High Country has to offer. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, mountain rental or simply a peaceful place along the river, 151 Red Tailed Hawk Road offers an opportunity to own a special piece of the North Carolina mountains.

151 Red Tailed Hawk Road, Banner Elk

$494,500
2 Beds 3 Baths 263373 MLS
Set on 2.17 peaceful acres with beautiful, long-range views of layered mountains and pastoral landscapes, this 1910 farmhouse offers a quiet retreat deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Fully renovated in 2019, the home features two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and an inviting interior updated with 2020 interior paint and new window treatments in the primary and guest bedrooms. The main level includes an updated kitchen with a 2022 refrigerator and a newly installed 2025 dishwasher, a dining room with a new chandelier, forced-air propane heating, and an included washer and dryer. Upstairs, a versatile bonus area provides an extra bedroom and an office or play space, offering significant functional room not counted in the heated square footage due to ceilings just under seven feet. Outside, the exceptionally quiet grounds invite exploration and relaxation, featuring three distinct ponds, an established kitchen garden yielding fresh fruits and vegetables, stone-bordered flower beds, and a fire pit. An expansive deck, extended in 2020 and freshly stained in 2026, provides an ideal vantage point for enjoying the serene environment and ample mountain sunshine. Practical property features include an outdoor cellar for extra storage, new gutters and exterior paint completed in 2023, and a new gravel driveway from 2026 that offers generous parking. Notably, the property and its surrounding land sustained no damage from Hurricane Helene. Offering a genuine sense of seclusion and tranquility without sacrificing convenience, this beautiful property sits just eight minutes from Banner Elk Winery, nine minutes from downtown Banner Elk, and eleven minutes from Valle Crucis.

1193 Oliver Hill Road, Banner Elk

$499,900
263398 MLS
Opportunities like this are almost unheard of in The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 16B on Talon Trail offers 3 acres with the rare ability to expand your mountain estate by purchasing surrounding lots, creating up to 15 acres of privacy and breathtaking long-range mountain views. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman’s Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the “Different Way of Living” culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn’t ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 16B Talon Trail, Banner Elk

$499,900
263403 MLS
It's uncommon to find acreage like this inside The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 17B on Talon Trail offers a generous 2.5 acres, giving you room to build your dream mountain estate with breathtaking long-range mountain views and true privacy. And for those looking for even more space, surrounding lots are available for purchase, offering the unique ability to expand your holdings up to 15 acres total. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country's most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman's Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the "Different Way of Living" culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn't ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 17B Talon Trail, Banner Elk

$499,900
263404 MLS
The Lodges at Eagles Nest doesn't offer many chances to secure acreage like this. Lot 17C on Talon Trail delivers 2.5 private acres with sweeping long-range mountain views — the kind of setting that's increasingly hard to find in this community. And if you want more room to spread out, neighboring lots are available, giving you the option to grow your holdings up to 15 acres. This is a genuine opportunity to claim space, privacy, and scenery in one of the High Country's most sought-after communities. Life at Eagles Nest means access to Epic Chophouse and the Sportsman's Grille, live concerts at the Great Camp Amphitheater from May through October, courts for pickleball, basketball, and volleyball, miles of trails for ATVs and hiking, and the community's signature "Different Way of Living" spirit. Positioned centrally between the Boone, Beech Mountain, and Banner Elk gates, this lot offers some of the easiest access in the entire community. Come build your dream mountain retreat here — with rare acreage, incredible views, and everything Eagles Nest has to offer, just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 17C Talon Trail, Banner Elk

$499,900
263397 MLS
Opportunities like this are almost unheard of in The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 16A on Talon Trail offers 3 acres with the rare ability to expand your mountain estate by purchasing surrounding lots, creating up to 15 acres of privacy and breathtaking long-range mountain views. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman’s Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the “Different Way of Living” culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn’t ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 16A Talon Trail, Banner Elk

$485,000
263295 MLS
Prime Location Meets Panoramic Views in the Prestigious Elk River Club! Discover the perfect setting for your mountain dream home with this exceptional, easy-build homesite. Perched in a highly coveted, prime location, this property offers stunning, elevated vistas overlooking the Elk River Valley, the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, the vibrant tennis complex, and the fully appointed clubhouse. Convenience is unmatched—enjoy close proximity to the heart of the club's amenities. This buildable lot is ideally suited for a luxury cottage home, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views and cooling mountain breezes. Embrace the ultimate High Country lifestyle in a premier community known for its world-class amenities, security, and natural beauty. Don't miss this rare opportunity to build your dream home, right where you want to be!

Lot 1 Laurel Ridge Lane, Banner Elk

$469,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 263319 MLS
Answer the call of the mountains with this 2 bedroom, 2 bath log-sided cabin in Banner Elk. 50 Cabin Ridge Lane sits halfway between Banner Elk, with its activities and dining options, and Newland, where crowds are minimal. It's about 4 miles to either, and just 7 miles from Sugar Mountain, with Beech Mountain ski resort around 9 miles away. The covered front porch is well suited to a morning cup of coffee in the rockers or an evening at the grill. The large rear deck offers space for gathering with friends and family around the fire pit for s'mores or a glass of wine from one of the local wineries, and it was engineered and built to support a future spa. Inside, large windows in the family room fill the space with natural light and give the feel of sitting in a treehouse, where a cozy stone fireplace with a gas insert anchors the room. A well-sized kitchen and dining area complete the main living space. At the rear of the home, two bedrooms share a full bathroom. Upstairs, a large loft is currently used as additional sleeping quarters with a king-size bed, alongside a nook with a double Murphy bed offering flexible space for a home office or additional guests, plus a second full bathroom. Furnished and turnkey with minor exclusions, 50 Cabin Ridge Lane has been a family retreat for years of gathering and making mountain memories, with easy access to skiing, dining, and the shops of the High Country. It's a proven mountain retreat with strong second-home and rental appeal. Back on the market with the prior buyer's full inspection reports being made available to the next buyer at no cost, a head start on due diligence.

50 Cabin Ridge Lane, Banner Elk

$499,999
2 Beds 2 Baths 263169 MLS
Experience the ultimate mountain lifestyle at 20 Cabin Ridge Lane, a stunning retreat nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This property offers the perfect blend of a peaceful, secluded setting while remaining just minutes from the area's best attractions, including skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, local vineyards, and horseback riding. This successful, recently renovated Airbnb & VRBO rental property boasts an impressive rental history, sold fully furnished making it truly turnkey. The cabin has undergone extensive upgrades over the past two years, including a new roof, new laminate flooring, a brand-new hot tub/jacuzzi, a new HVAC system, newly installed gutters, and a redone driveway.  Featuring fresh paint throughout, the home offers a comfortable layout with 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, and 2 baths. Outdoor living is a true highlight here, complete with an extended deck great for taking in the stunning mountain views, an outdoor grill, and a cozy fire pit for evening gatherings. Whether you are seeking a primary residence or a high-performing investment, this home provides an exceptional turnkey opportunity in the High Country.

20 Cabin Ridge Lane, Banner Elk

$489,900
261693 MLS
Discover this expansive 8.52-acre mountain homesite positioned mid-mountain within the established community of The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Lot 53 showcases panoramic, long-range northeastern views that capture the layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains and breathtaking high-country sunrises. The generous acreage provides an optimal building topography for a customized multi-level mountain retreat designed to maximize the sweeping ridgeline vistas. Property owners enjoy a prime central location with immediate, walking-distance access to Camp Eagles Nest, a major recreational hub in the community. Camp Eagles Nest provides a diverse lineup of amenities just steps from the lot boundary, including tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, a state-of-the-art children's playground, and a stocked fishing pond. An extensive network of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails directly intersects this section of the mountain, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to explore thousands of acres of preserved forest land. This location also sits in close proximity to the Beech Mountain connector, allowing you to bypass main roads and find yourself on the premier ski slopes of Beech Mountain Resort in less than 10 minutes. Beyond the immediate neighborhood features, property owners receive access to the wider amenities across the development, most notably the direct membership access to Epic Chophouse at Eagles Nest. Situated at Great Camp at a spectacular 4,300-foot elevation, this fine-dining mountain lodge offers an unparalleled culinary experience with wet-aged steaks and expansive glass walls framing 50-mile views. For buyers interested in generating rental income, the community allows short-term rentals, giving guests access to these premier facilities—including Epic Chophouse—during their stay. This expansive parcel combines rare mid-mountain acreage, prominent northeastern exposure, immediate trail systems, and rapid winter sport access, making it an exceptional opportunity to establish a lasting mountain legacy in the High Country.

53 Eagle Creek Trail, Banner Elk

$469,000
261155 MLS
Incredible, Unobstructed, and Breathtaking Grandfather Mountain views AND a level laying and spacious building site! Southern exposure offers the opportunity to capture the spectacular colors of both sunrise and sunset. Total view control! Approach the community through the beautiful valleys of Banner Elk, past the winery and Christmas Tree farms. Meandering through the clouds where the road reaches 5000 feet in elevation just beyond entering the Chappell Farms gate. Past the staple of Grandfather Mountain, you will own an expansive view corridor that extends from Blowing Rock, the Linville Gorge layers, Hanging Rock, Diamond Creek, Grandmother Mountain, all the way to Mount Mitchell, the Roan Highlands, and beyond. Ready to build with fiber, water, electric in place AND an active 4 bedroom septic permit! This is a brand new gated community platted in 2021 comprised of only 34 lots, with a small and reasonable POA and ARC (call for community docs). Take advantage of the Beech Mountain amenities, including ski slopes, mountain bike trails, and endless hiking trails, as well as the Buckeye Recreation Center. 2 miles to the Banner Elk Winery. Only 4 miles to the town of Banner Elk offering impressive restaurants and shopping. You have to see this site to believe just how good it really is!

Lot 3 Chappell Farm Road, Banner Elk

$499,900
259833 MLS
Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, Lot S114 in The Lodges at Eagles Nest is the kind of mountain property buyers wait for. Spanning 4.41 acres, this exceptional homesite offers a generous, well-positioned building envelope—making it easy to bring your dream mountain retreat to life without compromise. Perched in a central, mid-mountain location, the lot captures some of the most breathtaking sunset views in the community, with long-range mountain vistas that truly steal the show each evening. Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, just minutes from Eagles Nest’s most loved amenities including trails, waterfalls, recreational areas, dining, and live music. If you’re looking for a premier lot that combines space, views, and ideal location within one of the High Country’s most sought-after gated communities, Lot S114 checks every box. This is mountain living at its finest!

S114 Eagle Eye Court, Banner Elk

$450,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 259406 MLS
Less than five minutes from downtown Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College and Sugar Mountain, this single-level ranch residence offers location, flexibility and privacy on a park-like, flat 1.57-acre setting. While officially listed as a three-bedroom home, the layout provides four distinct sleeping areas, including a versatile guest suite off the kitchen with its stone fireplace, full bath, walk-in closet, private deck and abundant natural light, ideal as a second primary suite, in-law space or bonus living area. The open kitchen and dining area flow into the main living room, which features a second stone fireplace crafted from Grandfather Mountain stone. French doors lead to a large rear deck overlooking the fenced backyard, garden space and wooded edge. The same Grandfather Mountain stone is used on the exterior, adding timeless character and regional significance. One bedroom is used as a laundry room and can be easily converted back. The unfinished basement offers a second laundry area, abundant storage and space for a gym, studio or workshop. Outdoor living is unmatched, with a covered front porch, expansive back deck, stone path to a creekside platform beneath a mature shade tree, and ample room for gardening or small livestock. A heated, detached two-car garage with workshop or office is connected by a covered breezeway. Additional features include accessible design elements and a high-efficiency HVAC system with advanced air filtration. A rare opportunity combining convenience, unrestricted usable land and flexible living space, minutes from everything Banner Elk and the High Country have to offer.

6670 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk

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