4584 NC Highway 194 S Banner Elk, NC 28604
Property details
About 4584 NC Highway 194 S
Important piece of Valle Crucis history & an iconic property, brimming w/ charm & offering potential for several uses. Down the street from the original Mast Store & close to Valle Crucis Park & Watauga River, this 3.9+ ac property offers a 7-BR/7.5-BA main home, 2BR/2BA guest home, addt'l guest cottage, storage/multi-use building, & detached garage w/ wooded acreage behind & the sites & sounds of Crab Orchard Creek across the road. The Taylor House, originally built ~1911 by Squire Taylor, lies on the Nat'l Register of Historic Places. This property offers easy access year-round on state-maintained roads & level driveway. ‘Red Cottage’ offers living & kitchenette, primary suite w/ jetted tub/tiled shower, guest suite. ‘Flower Cottage,’ offers bonus space + full BA set up as sleeping area. Detached garage sits next to the flat, usable yards. Fully furnished- minor exceptions! Amenities: high-speed internet, security system, gazebo, some original glass windows & tubs (~1911).
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
- Fireplace: Den, Gas Unvented, Living Room, Other - See Remarks
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached Garage
- View: Mountain(s)
- Architectural Style: Cottage, Farmhouse, Traditional
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Oil
- Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
- List Price: $1,499,000
- Price/SqFt: $308
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,283
- Tax Year: 2021
- Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 105 and Broadstone Rd (between Boone and Banner Elk), take Broadstone Rd for approximately 2.9 miles. Turn left onto Highway 194 S (just past the Mast Store Annex on your right). Continue for approximately 0.9 miles, and the property will be on your right. Shown by appointment only, no drive-bys!!!
- Year Built: 1911
- Living Area: 4,853 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4269014
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties
- Office Email: jay@vincentproperties.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $870,490 | $- |
| 2021 | $617,200 | $3,283 |
| 2020 | $617,200 | $2,875 |
| 2019 | $617,200 | $2,487 |
| 2018 | $617,200 | $2,487 |
| 2017 | $617,200 | $2,487 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Banner Elk Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.4 mi
•155 Orchard Ln
7
Freedom Trail Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.6 mi
•6110 N US Highway 19E
5
Newland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
11.2 mi
•750 Linville St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,739. The most common annual income of people living in Banner Elk, NC is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Wal-Mart
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
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Hardee's
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
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Ram
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Frequently asked questions
About 4584 NC Highway 194 S
The listing price of 4584 NC Highway 194 S property is $1,499,000.
The property 4584 NC Highway 194 S is a house located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604.
Active Listing: 4584 NC Highway 194 S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4584 NC Highway 194 S are: Banner Elk Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Freedom Trail Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Newland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Valle Crucis School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cove Creek School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hardin Park School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Watauga High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watauga Innovation Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Avery County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,283 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 4584 NC Highway 194 S has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 4584 NC Highway 194 S is 4,853 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4584 NC Highway 194 S is 1911.
This home is located at 4584 NC Highway 194 S in Banner Elk, NC and zip code 28679. This 4,853 square foot home was built in 1911. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,499,000.
Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Banner Elk, NC. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Banner Elk, NC between April and May 2025 increased by 17.6%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $450,000.