About this home

This charming cottage, crafted by Barnette Builders, offers outstanding value within a prestigious gated community. Thoughtfully designed, the unique floor plan maximizes every inch, while soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings create an open, airy feel well beyond its footprint. Expansive windows invite abundant natural light throughout the home. Offered furnished (with a few exclusions), each bedroom features its own private bath for added comfort and privacy. The kitchen is well-appointed with Bosch appliances, a gas range, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and built-in seating with hidden storage. Nestled in a private wooded setting, the home also includes a cozy fire pit area-perfect for relaxing evenings. Beneath the home, you'll find a partially floored storage space ideal for additional needs. In 2025, a new electric hot water heater and whole-home filtration system were installed. The deck railing and front step handrails were refinished, and a driveway motion-activated flood light was added to the roof. Located in Headwaters at Banner Elk, a luxury gated community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this home sits conveniently near the entrance while maintaining a peaceful, secluded feel. A circular driveway allows easy access, and there is potential to add a garage. Residents enjoy six community parks, including a dog park, tennis court, two lakes, hiking trails, and a stunning mountaintop clubhouse featuring a theater, fitness center, game room, dining area, gourmet kitchen, and spacious gathering areas. Take in breathtaking long-range mountain views from the decks.

Facts and features

Schools

• Freedom Trail Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.3 mi

  7

• Cranberry Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 3.3 mi

  5

• Avery County High School

  high · 9-12 · 8.7 mi

  3

• Rainbow Christian Academy

  middle · 8-10 · 3.7 mi

• Banner Elk Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 5.9 mi

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• Newland Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 7.8 mi

  5

Price history

• Nov 7, 2026 · Price Changed$668,000
• Aug 10, 2026 · Price Changed$679,000
• May 18, 2026 · Listed$699,000
• May 24, 2019 · Sold$379,900
• Mar 29, 2019 · Listed$389,900
• Mar 11, 2019 · Listing Removed—
• Mar 18, 2018 · Listed$389,000
• May 18, 2009 · Sold$320,000

Tax history

• 2025$1,660 tax · $415,200 assessed
• 2023$1,660 tax · $415,200 assessed
• 2022$1,660 tax · $415,200 assessed
• 2021$1,729 tax · $314,500 assessed
• 2020$1,729 tax · $314,500 assessed
• 2019$1,729 tax · $314,500 assessed
• 2018$1,729 tax · $314,500 assessed
• 2017$1,612 tax · $293,100 assessed

Where it is