1697 Balm Highway, Banner Elk, NC 28604
- $350,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,864
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $350,000
- List Price
- $480,000
- MLS#
- 4232252
- Status
- CLOSED
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1960
- Days on Market
- 200
- Closing Date
- Sep 26, 2025
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Lot Size
- 61,855
- Lot Size Area
- 1.42
- Living Area
- 2,864
- Sq Ft Total
- 2864
- County
- Avery
- Subdivision
- No Neighborhood
Property Description
1697 Balm Highway is a beautiful mountain retreat offering both privacy & stunning views. Situated on a 1.42-acre lot with breathtaking mountain vistas, this home features Shawneehaw Creek running along the back of the property, enhancing its tranquil atmosphere. The main level includes a gorgeous kitchen, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Relax in the spacious sunroom, which is heated & cooled for year-round comfort. The primary bedroom features a private deck with mountain views, & the back deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the surrounding nature. Stay warm & cozy with 4 fireplaces throughout the home - 1 wood-burning and 3 propane. The fully finished basement, with a separate entrance, includes a full kitchen, 1 bedroom, a living room, & a bathroom, offering the perfect opportunity for guests or even as an Airbnb rental. This property is an ideal full-time residence or vacation home, with easy access to nearby ski resorts, Boone, & Appalachian State University.
Additional Information
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Equipment
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Foundation
- None
- Main Level Rooms
- Sunroom, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry Location
- Laundry Closet
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Sealed Combustion Woodstove, Wood Stove
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Exterior Construction
- Wood
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Driveway
- Concrete, Gravel, Paved
- Lot Description
- Flood Fringe Area, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Open Lot, Creek/Stream
- Elementary School
- Unspecified
- Middle School
- Unspecified
- High School
- Unspecified
- Special Conditions
- None
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Listing courtesy of Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty. jennifer.huffman@jeffcookrealestate.com
Selling Office: Canopy Administration.
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