Charming 2 BR / 2 BA mountain home located just a few miles outside of Banner Elk, NC. This fully-furnished jewel is a current successful short-term rental sitting on approx 5 acres of hillside. Inside you are greeted with a nice living area with a kitchen and two good size bedrooms. Downstairs is where the fun happens with a pool table for your guests enjoyment. Outside you can enjoy the porches as well as the outdoor landscape with nature or enjoy a fire at the large firepit area. To maximize short term rental income you can convert the current game room to another bedroom and the one car garage into a large game room area.
Under contract
Price cut: $5K (1/26)
$374,000
5349 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
2beds
1,290sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
4.87 Acres Lot
$574,900 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully-furnished jewelLarge firepit areaTwo good size bedroomsOutdoor landscape with nature
- 107 days |
- 1,930 |
- 114 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm
Listed by:
Mike Pocisk (864)567-9009,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259303
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Free Standing
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,290
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 4.87 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18480040046800000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,300
- Annual tax amount: $807
- Date on market: 12/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$574,900
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,788/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $374,000$290/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #4302804 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $374,000-1.3%$290/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #259303 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2025 | Price change | $379,000-1.3%$294/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $384,000-1.3%$298/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000-12.6%$302/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listing removed | $445,000$345/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $445,000-0.9%$345/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4173651 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Price change | $449,000-8.2%$348/sqft |
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| 9/8/2024 | Price change | $489,000-2.2%$379/sqft |
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| 8/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $500,000+31.9%$388/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $379,000$294/sqft |
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| 5/30/2022 | Contingent | $379,000$294/sqft |
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| 5/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $379,000$294/sqft |
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| 4/16/2022 | Contingent | $379,000$294/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $379,000$294/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $761 | $190,300 |
| 2024 | $761 | $190,300 |
| 2023 | $761 | $190,300 |
| 2022 | $761 +11.3% | $190,300 +53% |
| 2021 | $684 | $124,400 |
| 2020 | $684 | $124,400 |
| 2019 | $684 | $124,400 |
| 2018 | $684 | $124,400 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $684 +28% | $119,500 |
| 2016 | $534 | $119,500 |
| 2015 | $534 | $119,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,976/mo
Principal & interest
$1848
Property taxes
$128
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Neighborhood: 28604
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Banner Elk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Avery MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10Avery County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Banner Elk
- Middle: Avery
- High: Avery County
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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