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$679,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,527 SqFt. ⋅ 1.18 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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.

485 Woodlake Loop Road, Elk Park
$50,000
0.91 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Exceptional value! This beautiful lot has been reduced to an unbelievable price. Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain retreat on this 0.91-acre lot where convenience meets natural beauty. Boasting a gentle slope and superior topography, this easy-build site is designed for a seamless construction process. This property is ideally situated near the side gate of The Lodges at Eagles Nest, providing the fastest possible route to downtown Banner Elk’s boutique shopping, fine dining, and seasonal festivities. Set in a serene, partially wooded environment, the lot is located within a maintenance-free zone, ensuring you can enjoy the peace of mountain life without the burden of exterior upkeep. As an Eagles Nest homeowner, you will enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle defined by world-class amenities. Your days can be filled with adventure on the extensive hiking and ATV trail systems, matches on the tennis and pickleball courts, or afternoons at the climbing tower and multiple playgrounds. The community also features two on-site restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a dog park, and a vibrant social calendar packed with year-round events. Whether you are envisioning a seasonal getaway or a permanent residence, this 0.91-acre gem offers a rare head start in a high-demand market. Experience the altitude and the ease of life at Eagles Nest.

Lot 81 Black Feather Drive, Banner Elk
$825,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,071 SqFt. ⋅ 0.214 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to Roper Retreat, a fully furnished, custom-built mountain cottage by Wheels Contracting offering a proven rental history and breathtaking long-range mountain views within Camp Eagles Nest, a maintenance-free section of The Lodges at Eagles Nest. This stunning retreat blends rustic mountain charm with modern luxury, featuring natural stone and wood siding, expansive windows, vaulted ceilings, oversized sliding glass doors, and an open-concept living area centered around a beautiful stone fireplace. The chef’s kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and generous counter space ideal for entertaining. Designed for both comfort and privacy, the home features two spacious primary suites with ensuite bathrooms and large windows showcasing the surrounding mountain scenery. Step outside to enjoy the expansive deck, unwind in the private hot tub under the stars, or take advantage of the nearby tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and more. Whether you are searching for a luxury mountain getaway, a full-time residence, or an investment property, Roper Retreat offers an incredible opportunity to own in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities just minutes from downtown Banner Elk, skiing, dining, and endless outdoor adventures.

24 Camp Eagle Court, Banner Elk
$124,900
1.19 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Embrace the perfect balance of mountain solitude and community connection with this exceptional 1.19-acre estate lot, nestled within the prestigious gates of Headwaters at Banner Elk. This premier homesite offers an effortless building experience, characterized by a level of privacy and seclusion that must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. While digital maps and aerial photography rarely capture the nuance of the High Country landscape, the unique topography of this tract creates a natural buffer, shielding your future residence from the world while keeping you tucked within a friendly, upscale neighborhood. Life in Headwaters is defined by a rich tapestry of resort-style amenities centered around a magnificent clubhouse. Here, you can host grand gatherings in the gourmet kitchen and spacious great room, enjoy a movie or football game in the cinema room, or find your rhythm in the state-of-the-art fitness center and game room. The outdoor experience is equally refined, with meticulously maintained parks, tennis court and dog park. Beyond the gates, the vibrant heart of Banner Elk is just a short drive away, offering a year-round playground for the soul. Whether you are carving through fresh powder on the ski slopes, exploring rugged mountain biking terrain, or enjoying an evening of fine dining and summer theater plays, everything you desire is within reach. This is a rare opportunity to secure an expansive, easy-to-build lot that feels worlds away while remaining at the center of it all. Plan your visit today to walk the land and discover the easy to build lot priced to sell.

Lot 53 Pinnacle Drive, Elk Park
$575,000
2.48 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Homesite G-65 is a 2.48-acre mountain homesite located in the Great Camp section of The Lodges at Eagles Nest, offering 180-degree long-range mountain views, southern exposure, and elevations reaching approximately 4,350 feet. Positioned above a secluded cul-de-sac on the front side of the community, the property captures a dramatic panorama that begins with Grandfather Mountain and extends across rolling Blue Ridge vistas to Roan Mountain sunsets and westward across the Tennessee Valley. The homesite features a broad plateau building area framed by mature hardwoods, creating a highly usable setting for a custom mountain home with walk-out basement design potential and substantial surrounding space for outdoor living, landscaping, and additional site improvements. The elevated building envelope is oriented to preserve unobstructed long-range views stretching as far as Mount Mitchell to the south and more than 100 miles to the west. The Great Camp section is one of the most sought-after locations within Eagles Nest due to its convenient access to the front gate, downtown Banner Elk, and two of the community’s premier amenity destinations: The Great Camp and Eagles Nest River Club. 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. 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 Eagles Nest Winery, Eagles Nest River Club, The Great Camp, Camp Eagles Nest, The North Pavilion, Epic Chophouse restaurant, and additional gathering spaces throughout the development. As buyers continue to prioritize exceptional view quality, usable topography, and convenient access to core amenities, large homesites with this combination of elevation, southern exposure, and commanding long-range vistas are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making Homesite G-65 a rare opportunity within one of the High Country’s most established luxury mountain communities.

G-65 White Eagle Trail, Banner Elk
$699,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,206 SqFt. ⋅ 5.61 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Escape to the tranquility of mountain living in this beautiful Canadian log home perched on Yellow Mountain, where breathtaking long-range views and protected surroundings create a private retreat. Within a small, gated community of just five homes, this property offers an exceptional level of privacy, security and exclusivity. On 5.61 acres and bordered by conservancy land, yet just 20 minutes from Newland, the home is surrounded by natural beauty and peaceful mountain scenery. Designed to embrace its setting, the property features expansive covered and open wraparound decks, ideal for enjoying sunsets and fresh mountain air. Inside, the warmth and craftsmanship of Canadian log construction are on full display. The main level offers a welcoming living space with a wood stove, ideal for cozy evenings, along with a well-appointed kitchen and dining area that opens directly to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite is conveniently on this level. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom with cathedral ceilings and a full bath provides a private guest retreat. The lower level is designed for gathering, featuring a large family or game room, an additional bedroom, full bath and laundry area. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a mountain getaway, this home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, craftsmanship and the serene beauty of the High Country.

950 Atria Lane, Newland
$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
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 988 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Stunning long-range SUGAR Mountain views from this well-maintained 2BR/2BA TURNKEY condo at Sugar Top Resort! MOTIVATED seller. Conveniently located on the 2nd floor just steps from the elevator, this 988 sq ft unit offers breathtaking mountain scenery from every window. Walls of slider doors and windows to allow in the light and for ease of enjoying the scenic mountains. The open floor plan features a full kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, wood-burning fireplace, warm carpet throughout, and a balcony for taking in the panoramic views and afternoon sunsets. The primary suite includes an ensuite bathroom and modern bedroom suit. The second bedroom is currently configured as a home office with a sleeper sofa. Additional highlights include an in-unit washer/dryer and newer hot water heater. Sugar Top Resort AMENITIES include gated entry, front desk services, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness center, on-site snack center, newly installed outdoor firepit, and a picnic area ideal for sunset watching. POA dues cover Spectrum cable and high-speed internet. SHORT-TERM rentals permitted. Sugar Mountain Village is approximately 4,000–5,300 ft elevation in the NC HIGH COUNTRY, this property is surrounded by Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sugar Mountain is home to North Carolina's largest SKI resort and offers year-round recreation including GOLF, tennis, HIKING, scenic lift rides, and live music. Conveniently located near Banner Elk, BOONE, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or income-producing investment property — Make it your escape!

303 Sugar Top Drive Unit 2205, Sugar Mountain
$124,900
1 Baths ⋅ 367 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
EASY ACCESS | FIRST FLOOR | COOL MOUNTAIN AIR | COVERED PORCH | WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT | FURNISHED | Exceptional opportunity for an affordable summer getaway or year round mountain retreat. Enjoy lock and leave convenience in a location that shines from the first summer hike to the last winter snowfall. Mountain getaway priced below $125K in the heart of Beech Mountain! This fully furnished ski suite at Pinnacle Inn offers easy first floor access with only 6 steps to the entry. Designed for comfort and convenience, Unit 4103 features wood flooring, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, updated bathroom with tile shower and tile flooring, queen bed in the sleeping nook, and the added convenience of a WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT, a rare feature for a ski suite at Pinnacle Inn. Enjoy cool summer temperatures at over 5,000 feet elevation, where highs rarely reach 80 degrees, making this the perfect escape from the summer heat. Relax and recharge in the fresh mountain air while enjoying peaceful mountain surroundings from the covered porch. The cozy woodburning fireplace adds warmth and charm after a day enjoying Beech Mountain’s winter activities. Experience the ultimate four season lifestyle! From adrenaline pumping mountain bike trails and scenic hikes to winter days spent skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, the best of Beech Mountain Resort is just minutes from your front door. Pinnacle Inn offers outstanding amenities rarely found at this price point, including indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, mini golf, game room, and more. POA fees include fiber optic internet, water, sewer, and trash, with owners only paying electric. Conveniently located near Beech Mountain Resort, Fred’s General Store, restaurants, breweries, hiking trails, and less than 10 minutes to Banner Elk. No Seller Financing.

301 Pinnacle Inn Road Unit 4103, Beech Mountain
$1,299,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,758 SqFt. ⋅ 0.759 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Muscadine Meadow! Nestled within the highly sought after community of Eagles Nest, this stunning 3-bedroom home with an additional bunk room offers a blend of luxury and convenience. Situated within walking distance to the esteemed Eagles Nest Winery, this property presents an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking both a serene lifestyle and a vibrant locale. With four designated sleeping areas, this property boasts tremendous rental potential, making it an ideal investment for those looking to capitalize on the burgeoning vacation rental market. Step inside this meticulously maintained abode and you will immediately be struck by the upscale finishes and thoughtful design touches throughout. The open concept living space is appointed with hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and ample natural light streaming in through large windows, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The spacious master suite offers a tranquil retreat with a luxurious ensuite bathroom, complete with a dual vanity, and separate shower. Two additional well-appointed bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for guests or family members, and the versatile bunk room offers additional sleeping accommodations for larger groups. Outside, the deck or patio provides the ideal spot for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying a glass of wine while taking in the scenic views of the surrounding vineyard. Residents of this home will have reside in the maintenance-free section of Vineyard Village, ensuring a carefree lifestyle with minimal upkeep required. Experience the ultimate in luxury living at Eagles Nest, where residents have access to a host of amenities including a fitness center, and walking trails. Don't miss your chance to own this exquisite property that Photos combines elegance, comfort, and exceptional rental potential in one of the most sought-after communities in the region.

95 Vineyard Trail, Banner Elk
$1,575,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,030 SqFt. ⋅ 0.55 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to One Sweet Getaway, a refined mountain retreat in The Lodges at Eagles Nest offering beautiful views, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and effortless access. A large driveway with ample parking and a flat entry makes arrival easy for owners and guests, while the thoughtful layout, prime location, and accessibility create strong rental potential. The property is offered furnished with a few exceptions, allowing buyers to begin enjoying the mountain lifestyle right away. The main level features a spacious primary suite, with two additional bedrooms and three full baths across two levels for comfortable guest accommodations. Designed for gathering, the open kitchen showcases a large island, butler’s pantry, added prep space, and wet bar sink. Expansive rear glass doors open fully to a deck spanning the back of the home, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors with mountain views and sunset skies just off the right side. From the deck, enjoy easy access to a beautiful fire pit area overlooking the mountains, creating a welcoming setting for cool evenings and relaxed entertaining. A detached oversized two-car garage offers valuable flexibility. Currently heated and cooled as additional recreation space, it can easily return to garage use if desired. Located minutes from downtown Banner Elk, the Eagles Nest main gate, and Great Camp, this home offers close access to seasonal live concerts, fine dining with panoramic views, the 24/7 Dollar General market, hiking, biking, ATV trails, fitness center, dog park, winery, sports amenities, children’s activities, and more. Experience elevated High Country living in one of Banner Elk’s premier luxury communities.

92 White Eagle Trail, Banner Elk
$849,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,640 SqFt. ⋅ 2.66 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled within the premier gated community of Headwaters at Banner Elk, this beautifully crafted mountain cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Being sold turn-key with only a few seller exclusions, this 3-bedroom, 3 full bath retreat is ready for you to enjoy from day one. Thoughtfully designed and well built, the home features warm mountain charm, inviting living spaces, and an extended outdoor deck where you can relax and take in the peaceful mountain views surrounded by nature. Headwaters at Banner Elk offers exceptional amenities including a clubhouse with a movie theater, game room, and fitness center, along with two community lakes for fishing and canoeing, a dog park, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. Ideally located just minutes from Beech Mountain and downtown Banner Elk, you’ll enjoy easy access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, live music, dining, shopping, and all the High Country has to offer. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property, this private escape delivers the best of mountain living.

405 Woodlake Loop Road, Elk Park
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