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$289,000
2.2 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Little Beech, a new subdivision on Beech located in the desirable Elderberry Ridge Road area, offering stunning long range southern facing views. 2.2 acre lot over 5000' in elevation. Subdivision consists of tracts 2 acres or larger. Panoramic views of Beech and Sugar slopes. Only lots available on Elderberry Ridge Road. Just under a mile from downtown Beech Mountain and a short drive to the Beech Mountain Resort, summer concerts, mountain biking, hiking, restaurants, the Beech Mountain Club and a variety of year round events. A few miles to downtown Banner Elk, easy access to wineries, dining, shopping, summer theater and more.

Tract 2 Spur Lane, Beech Mountain
$449,000
3.15 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Little Beech, a new subdivision on Beech located in the desirable Elderberry Ridge Road area, offering stunning southern facing long range views. 3.15 acre tract over 5000' in elevation. Subdivision consists of tracts 2 acres or larger. Only lots available on Elderberry Ridge Road. Panoramic long range Beech and Sugar Mountain slope views. Just under a mile from downtown Beech Mountain and a short drive to the Beech Mountain Resort, summer concerts, mountain biking, hiking, restaurants, the Beech Mountain Club and a variety of year round events. A few miles to downtown Banner Elk, easy access to wineries, dining, shopping, summer theater and more.

Tract 1 Spur Lane, Beech Mountain
$263,000
2 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Little Beech, a new subdivision offering a rare opportunity to build your mountain dream home in the highly desirable Elderberry Ridge Road area. Sitting at an impressive elevation of over 5,000 feet, this premium 2 acre estate lot boasts stunning, long-range, southern-facing views with panoramic vistas of both Beech and Sugar Mountain slopes. As one of the only lots available on Elderberry Ridge Road, this oversized tract offers unmatched privacy within a community where every lot is 2+ acres. Enjoy the perfect blend of secluded mountain living and convenience, located just under a mile from downtown Beech Mountain and moments from the Beech Mountain Resort, summer concerts, mountain biking, hiking, and the Beech Mountain Club. Plus, you're just a short drive down to downtown Banner Elk’s premier wineries, fine dining, and shopping. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of high-country paradise!

2 Acre Spur Lane, Beech Mountain
$299,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,631 SqFt. ⋅ 2.37 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mountain Living on 2+ Acres: Upgraded Charm in Crossnore! 190 Benfield Rd, Crossnore, NC 3 BR / 2 BA | 2.0+ Acres | Recent Upgrades Throughout. Escape to the high country and embrace the quintessential mountain lifestyle at 190 Benfield Road. Situated on over two sprawling acres in the heart of Crossnore, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of serene privacy, natural beauty, and modern comfort. From the moment you drive up, you’ll be captivated by the gentle topography and the sense of peace that only a true mountain acreage can provide. The generous 2+ acre lot offers endless possibilities—whether you want to establish a vibrant garden, create outdoor entertaining spaces, or simply enjoy the mature trees and crisp mountain air in undisturbed privacy. The Home & Recent Upgrades. Step inside to find a warm, inviting interior that perfectly complements its rustic surroundings, while boasting an impressive list of recent upgrades that ensure peace of mind for years to come. The thoughtful floor plan features three comfortable bedrooms and two full bathrooms, offering plenty of space for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. The heart of the home seamlessly connects living spaces, making it ideal for cozy evenings by the fire or hosting friends after a day of mountain adventures. Thanks to the extensive recent renovations, this home feels fresh, modern, and entirely move-in ready, while still retaining its classic mountain charm. The Location! Located in the charming community of Crossnore, you are just minutes away from local boutiques, coffee and sandwich shop, and essential amenities, while remaining an easy drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, ski slopes, hiking trails, and the surrounding high-country towns. Highlight Features: Acreage: Over 2 pristine, usable acres providing excellent privacy and outdoor potential. Turn-Key Ready: Loaded with recent upgrades and modern finishes throughout the entire home. Layout: 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full, updated bathrooms. Setting: Peaceful, established mountain neighborhood with easy year-round access. Outdoor Living: Ample deck/porch space to soak in the mountain views and fresh air. Properties with this blend of acreage, modern updates, and a prime Crossnore location are a rare find. Whether you are looking for a full-time mountain residence, a weekend getaway, or a lucrative vacation rental, 190 Benfield Rd is a must-see! Schedule your private showing today and start living your Blue Ridge mountain dream!

190 Benfield Road, Crossnore
$399,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 998 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your mountain dream! Elevated, but not isolated, this completely upgraded property at Chestnut Ridge sits atop a knoll above Sugar Mountain's golf course and features a picturesque Grandfather Mountain view while being mere moments to the course itself, tennis courts, and the ski lodge. No detail has been missed in transforming this top floor two bedroom condo into a true escape. Thoughtful decor, major remodels to both full baths, top-floor high ceilings but with only 8 stairs to the front door. Gas log, corner-set fireplace. A separate dining area that will draw visitors to the views just outside the windows as much as it will dinner conversation. A covered and open expanded balcony. Your dream mountain retreat isn't off in the woods, it's right here at Chestnut Ridge on Sugar Mountain.

250 Ridgeview Road Unit 4-3, Sugar Mountain
$269,900
1.3599999999999999 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to West Ridge Lot 39—an exceptional 1.36-acre homesite nestled within the luxury, gated community of The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina, offering a rare combination of immediate buildability, gentle topography, and breathtaking natural beauty for anyone searching for the perfect canvas to build their dream mountain home without the typical delays. Spanning a generous 1.36 pristine acres, this property features a highly coveted, flat building site which is a premium find in the High Country that significantly reduces your site preparation, clearing, and foundation costs while allowing for an effortless design and construction process. Location within the community is everything, and West Ridge offers a unique neighborhood advantage because owners enjoy immediate access to a resident-only common area featuring a beautifully stocked fishing pond and a dedicated picnic area. Best of all, you can completely skip the tedious paperwork, engineering delays, and guesswork because this property comes complete with a 4-bedroom septic permit and a detailed topography map already in hand, meaning you are fully positioned to break ground, hire your builder, and begin building immediately. Living here means embracing a world-class, all-season lifestyle at an elevation reaching over 5,000 feet, granting full access to a staggering array of premium amenities spread across thousands of acres of mountain terrain, offering something truly special for every member of the family. The Great Camp serves as the vibrant heart of Eagles Nest, featuring the expansive Great Lawn, an 18-hole mini-golf course, an exciting ropes course, a climbing tower, archery ranges, a playground, a convenient 24/7 general store concept for quick necessities, and the famous outdoor amphitheater which hosts an incredible live summer concert series from Memorial Day all the way through October. Further up the mountain, the North Pavilion and Sportsman’s Lodge house the Sportsman’s Grille, multi-purpose sports courts, a ball field, a dog park, a massive community fire pit, and dual helipads, while Camp Eagles Nest offers a sports paradise complete with tennis courts, pickleball courts, disc golf, and miles of dedicated hiking and mountain biking trails. When it is time to unwind, you can savor high-altitude fine dining at the renowned Epic Chophouse or relax with premium vintages at the gorgeous, Eagles Nest Winery. While Eagles Nest feels like a self-contained mountain sanctuary, it is perfectly positioned near the High Country’s top destinations, giving you easy access to dining, shopping, and recreation, located just a quick 20-minute drive to downtown Banner Elk with its fine dining, boutique shopping, and premier winter skiing at Sugar and Beech Mountains. You are also just 20 minutes away from Boone, North Carolina, home to App State, excellent medical facilities, historical attractions, and expanded shopping options, and only a 25-minute drive to the pristine, crystal-clear waters of Watauga Lake across the Tennessee border, which is perfect for boating, jet skiing, and summer lake recreation. Whether you want to establish a primary estate, a seasonal family retreat, or a high-end investment property, West Ridge Lot 39 offers the ultimate head start by allowing you to avoid the logistical hurdles of undeveloped land and step straight into the construction phase, so bring your blueprints and start living the unmatched Eagles Nest lifestyle today.

Lot WR-39 Cloud Rest Drive, Elk Park
$285,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 963 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Step into a true mountain sanctuary in Unit 2511 at Sugar Top Resort. Located on the 5th floor, this desirable "slope-side" condo offers an immediate connection to the outdoors with front-row views of the Sugar Mountain ski trails. Unlike the standard "white box" units, 2511 features warm, cabin-inspired wood accents and a rustic aesthetic that perfectly captures the High Country spirit. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat is positioned perfectly within the building -- high enough for sweeping long-range vistas, yet conveniently accessible. Experience the ultimate "lock-and-leave" lifestyle with 24/7 gated security and a premier amenity package including a grand indoor pool, a hot tub, sauna, and a fitness center. Whether you’re looking for a proven short-term rental performer or a high-altitude escape at 5,000+ feet, this turn-key unit delivers. Enjoy cool summer breezes and winter wonderland magic, all just minutes from the dining and shopping of Banner Elk.

303 Sugar Top Drive Unit 2511, Sugar Mountain
$361,620
60.27 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
There is approximately 60.27 acres of an original 118.28 acre piece remaining for sale.

TBD Old Hanging Rock Road, Newland
$457,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,644 SqFt. ⋅ 0.15 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NOTE: Seller will pay the $5000.00 Linville Land Harbor initiation fee! Simplify your life with this move-in-ready, year-round mountain home in Linville Land Harbor’s Mountain View neighborhood. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a great room with a gas-log fireplace (not currently in use) that can be converted to a wood-burning fireplace, and a sunroom for dining, an office, or a craft space. The kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy a covered, dog-friendly deck. The lower level includes a third bedroom or flex room (currently shown as a family room), a laundry/mudroom, and a half bath. The 2-car garage provides extra space and a separate golf cart parking area. Upgrades include a leaf-filter gutter system with a lifetime transferable warranty and Mitsubishi mini-split units. The exterior was painted with Rhino Shield, offering a transferable 25-year warranty, and the interior was recently painted. The circular driveway, along with a second driveway and garage, provides ample parking. There is space to store a travel trailer or smaller RV on the lower level of the lot. The garden is well-established. Linville Land Harbor offers amenities such as golf, a clubhouse, a game room, seasonal recreation, pickleball, tennis, trails, dog parks, a pool, trout fishing, and a lakeside beach. The POA covers water, sewer, trash, cable, and Wi-Fi. Experience exceptional mountain living.

164 Rocky Meadows, Newland
$329,900
1.165 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after 1911 at Cranberry community, Lot 140 offers the perfect blend of privacy, usability, and stunning long-range mountain views. Situated on 1.16 acres, this homesite is uniquely positioned to capture breathtaking scenery from both your future front porch and back deck! Despite its private feel, this lot is conveniently located just a short drive from the community’s growing list of amenities, including a beautiful clubhouse, playground, ATV trails, and upcoming pickleball courts. Whether you're looking to build a full-time residence or a mountain getaway, Lot 140 delivers the space, views, and lifestyle that make 1911 one of the High Country’s most desirable communities!

140 Old Forge Trail, Elk Park
$385,000
2.29 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Homesite ES-10 is a 2.37-acre mountain homesite located in the Eagle Springs section of The Lodges at Eagles Nest , offering long-range rolling mountain views and elevations approaching 4,600 feet. Positioned high above the road, the property features a dramatic building site framed by mature hardwoods and rugged natural boulder formations, creating a striking setting for a future custom mountain retreat. The Eagle Springs section allows homes beginning at 1,200 heated square feet, providing flexibility for a wide range of architectural styles and ownership objectives, with the freedom to select the builder of your choice and no required timeline for construction. Located on the North-facing side of the community, the homesite enjoys convenient access to Camp Eagles Nest and the Beech Mountain gate, offering direct connectivity to additional year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. The Lodges at Eagles Nest encompasses more than 3,000 acres of high-elevation terrain with elevations exceeding 5,200 feet and is recognized for its balance of preserved mountain landscape and thoughtfully developed lifestyle amenities for the entire family. The community features panoramic mountain views, waterfalls, dramatic rock formations, flowing streams, extensive trail systems for hiking, mountain biking and ATV riding, access to the Elk River, and a wide range of amenity destinations including Epic Chophouse restaurant, The Great Camp, Eagles Nest Winery, Eagles Nest River Club, Camp Eagles Nest, The North Pavilion, and additional gathering spaces throughout the development. As buyers continue to prioritize elevation, view quality, and long-term building flexibility within Eagles Nest, homesites offering dramatic topography and strong access to both community amenities and Beech Mountain are drawing increasing attention, making Homesite ES-10 a compelling opportunity within one of the High Country’s most established luxury mountain communities.

ES-10 Eagle Springs Trail, Banner Elk
$399,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,523 SqFt. ⋅ 2.02 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Charming barely begins to describe this hidden mountain gem. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, this property has been transformed into the perfect mountain retreat. A complete list of improvements is available in Matrix under Documents. Tucked away in a private, natural setting, this home offers the peace and seclusion you’ve been searching for while still being just minutes from major ski slopes, hiking trails, shopping, and dining. Mature native landscaping enhances the beauty of the property and blends seamlessly with the surrounding mountain environment. Inside, enjoy cozy mornings by the stunning floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace, or step outside to sip your coffee from the covered rocking chair porch or private bedroom balcony while listening to the sounds of nature. Evenings are best spent gathered around the incredible firepit area, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing under the mountain sky. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this property is a true mountain haven where you can leave the stresses of city life behind. If you are looking for a three bedroom, this charming cabin could easily be turned into a 3 BR., with minimal cost. All you need is to add a door and closet. Schedule your showing today and experience this special retreat for yourself. Most furnishings are negotiable; only tagged items will be excluded if the buyer wishes to purchase furnished.

557 White Pine Road, Newland
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