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$229,900
0.9400000000000001 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Flat & Easy-to-Build Lot in The Lodges at Eagles Nest! Discover West Ridge 38; the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, and usability with just-under-one-acre of space to build your dream home! One of the lot's standout features is its rare flat terrain, offering an easier building site and plenty of usable yard space for outdoor living, entertaining, and enjoying the mountain lifestyle—without the maintenance that comes with a larger tract. West Ridge is known for its peaceful, park-like setting, making it one of the quieter areas of the community. The lot is also within walking distance of the neighborhood park, complete with ponds, walking trails, firepits, and spaces to gather and enjoy the outdoors. When you're ready for more, hop on your ATV for a short ride to the incredible amenities Eagles Nest has to offer, including the brand-new restaurant, summer concert series, pickleball courts, and more. If you've been looking for a mountain homesite that combines buildability, usable land, privacy, and access to it all, this one is a rare find!

WR38 Clouds Rest Drive, Elk Park
$315,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,015 SqFt. ⋅ 0.13 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Level entry and one level living in this sharp Land Harbor cottage. Two bedrooms, two full baths and spacious great room with AC/Propane Furnace. Great year-round spot with additional storage in attic or two separate crawlspace areas as well as under the spacious deck set amongst the trees. Offered partially furnished and with all appliances, this is a must see Land Harbor Home. POA Fees include water, sewer, trash pick-up, cable & internet in addition to common area and road maintenance. Amenities abound including golf, pickleball, tennis, fishing, hiking, dog park and so much more! Come take a look at this one quick!!

51 Pepperidge Lane, Newland
$294,500
0.556 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Stunning 0.56-Acre Riverfront Homesite in Riverwalk – An Exclusive Eagles Nest Community. Discover the beauty and tranquility of this exceptional 0.56-acre riverfront homesite nestled within Riverwalk, an exclusive gated enclave of only six homesites, with four already completed. Located just three minutes from downtown Banner Elk, Riverwalk offers the rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful riverfront living while being moments from charming boutiques, outstanding local restaurants, and the acclaimed Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, making it easy to enjoy concerts, live performances, and the vibrant mountain lifestyle year-round. This beautiful property sustained no damage from Hurricane Helene and was not subject to any special assessments, offering added peace of mind for future owners. As part of the prestigious Eagles Nest community, Riverwalk property owners enjoy full access to an unmatched collection of luxury amenities, including premier trout fishing along the Elk River and all the exceptional offerings at The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Amenities include The Great Camp, Sportsman's Lodge, miles of ATV and hiking trails, a dog park, climbing tower, Teepee Village, The Winery, and the popular Epic Chophouse, providing endless opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and dining. Riverwalk combines luxury with flexibility, featuring low HOA dues of just $2,200 annually (which includes plowing of road in winter and grass cutting), a minimum build requirement of only 1,100 square feet, paved roads, underground utilities, and beautifully maintained landscaping with mature hardwoods and native mountain plantings. Architectural plans are subject to approval by the Architectural Review Committee, ensuring the community's exceptional quality and character. Adding to its appeal, this homesite already includes a designated parking area accommodating two full-size SUVs, making it easy to begin planning your mountain retreat. With Architectural Review approval a detached garage could be erected on the parking side. Whether you're envisioning a private mountain escape, a full-time residence, or an investment property, this remarkable riverfront homesite offers the perfect balance of natural beauty, luxury amenities, and everyday convenience. The existing steps leading to the river are provided solely to help visualize where a future deck or outdoor living space could potentially be positioned. Come experience the beauty, privacy, and lifestyle that make Riverwalk one of the High Country's most desirable riverfront communities.

Lot #6 River Haven Drive, Banner Elk
$3,450,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4,260 SqFt. ⋅ 3.283 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
First Time on the Market! Motivated Seller—Price Reduced After Only A Month On The Market. Welcome to this Exceptional Custom One-Level Living Mountain Estate situated on 3.28 acres, Lots 47 (1.50 acres) and 48 (1.78 acres) have been combined but may be split, making Lot 47 the last upper view lot available for building in The Farm. Thoughtfully designed and built by a renowned custom home builder as his own personal summer residence. Completed in April 2023, this one-of-a-kind home showcases superior craftsmanship, premium materials, and meticulous attention to detail throughout. Perfectly positioned on one of the highest and largest homesites in The Farm at Banner Elk, this spectacular property sits at approximately 4,000 feet in elevation, offering breathtaking Grandfather Mountain profile views while providing the rare combination of in-town convenience and the peaceful feel of a private gated country retreat. Designed for both luxury and longevity, the home features a maintenance-free exterior—a significant advantage over many traditional mountain homes—as well as top-of-the-line Pella Architectural Low-E DP50 top wind rated insulated windows and doors for outstanding energy efficiency and comfort. Quartz or Granite countertops throughout the home. Premium Thermador appliances. Additional features include a lightning protection system, a Sonos sound system throughout the home, a central vacuum system, and a Rinnai tankless water heater. Offering approximately 4,300 square feet of heated living space, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. *Only the large Family Room fireplace can be converted to woodburning if new owner chooses to do so. Enjoy the comfort of a heated master bathroom floor. Outdoor living is elevated with an incredible 1,000-square-foot covered view deck complete with a summer kitchen featuring a built-in grill, refrigerator, sink, stone fireplace, and television—perfect for enjoying the cool mountain air and unforgettable sunsets. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the impressive 1,500+-square-foot garage, accommodating 4 to 6 vehicles, garage has a 50 amp hookup for EV charging while the home encompasses an impressive 6,877 square feet under roof including deck. Being offered fully furnished and professionally decorated (excluding seller-designated items), this turnkey mountain retreat also includes the adjacent homesite, providing added privacy, the opportunity to build another home, or the flexibility to sell the additional lot in the future. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Banner Elk's finest custom homes—where luxury, quality, location, and spectacular mountain views come together in an extraordinary offering.

534 Farm Loop Road, Banner Elk
$115,000
0.12 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Level RV Lot in the resort community of Linville Land Harbor. Just steps from the Linville River, this RV lot is ready for you to pull in your rig and start enjoying summer on the mountain. Power, sewer and water hookups in place. Newly graveled lot can be accessed from two roads. Fire pit area already in place and nice landscaping borders the lot. Walk around the corner for fishing in the Linville River or take your golf cart to the many amenities Land Harbor has to offer...golf, tennis, pickleball, hiking, swimming pool and so much more! Your annual POA fee includes water, sewer, trash pick-up, cable and internet as well as common area and road maintenance.

148 Golden Rod Loop, Newland
$297,500
0.519 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Elk River frontage, Lot 5 is .519 acres +/- around 3,400 ft elevation at Riverwalk an Eagles Nest Community. Riverwalk is a small community of 9 lots with 4 homes already completed where owners can enjoy exclusive membership to the River Club, providing access to prime trout fishing waters along the Elk River. Minimum heated living area for construction 1,100 sq ft with Architectural committee review. The gated community offers paved road, underground electric, mature landscaping with hardwoods and rhodendrons. Riverwalk owners have access to The Lodges at Eagles Nest community amenities inlcuding ATV/Hiking Trails, Pavilion, Sportsman's Lodge, Ball Field, Sports Court, Dog Park, Playground, Archery, Climbing Tower, The Great Lawn, Toy Barn, Cigar Bar, BBQ Pavilion, Fire Pits, Teepee Village, winery and more. Located minutes from Banner Elk restaurants and shopes as well as High Country activities including wintertime skiing. Communicty septic installed. Permit in disclosures. Owner financing available.

Lot 5 River Haven Drive, Banner Elk
$499,900
3 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Opportunities like this are almost unheard of in The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 16B on Talon Trail offers 3 acres with the rare ability to expand your mountain estate by purchasing surrounding lots, creating up to 15 acres of privacy and breathtaking long-range mountain views. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman’s Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the “Different Way of Living” culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn’t ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 16B Talon Trail, Banner Elk
$499,900
2.5 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
It's uncommon to find acreage like this inside The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 17B on Talon Trail offers a generous 2.5 acres, giving you room to build your dream mountain estate with breathtaking long-range mountain views and true privacy. And for those looking for even more space, surrounding lots are available for purchase, offering the unique ability to expand your holdings up to 15 acres total. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country's most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman's Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the "Different Way of Living" culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn't ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 17B Talon Trail, Banner Elk
$499,900
2.5 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The Lodges at Eagles Nest doesn't offer many chances to secure acreage like this. Lot 17C on Talon Trail delivers 2.5 private acres with sweeping long-range mountain views — the kind of setting that's increasingly hard to find in this community. And if you want more room to spread out, neighboring lots are available, giving you the option to grow your holdings up to 15 acres. This is a genuine opportunity to claim space, privacy, and scenery in one of the High Country's most sought-after communities. Life at Eagles Nest means access to Epic Chophouse and the Sportsman's Grille, live concerts at the Great Camp Amphitheater from May through October, courts for pickleball, basketball, and volleyball, miles of trails for ATVs and hiking, and the community's signature "Different Way of Living" spirit. Positioned centrally between the Boone, Beech Mountain, and Banner Elk gates, this lot offers some of the easiest access in the entire community. Come build your dream mountain retreat here — with rare acreage, incredible views, and everything Eagles Nest has to offer, just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 17C Talon Trail, Banner Elk
$499,900
3 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Opportunities like this are almost unheard of in The Lodges at Eagles Nest. Lot 16A on Talon Trail offers 3 acres with the rare ability to expand your mountain estate by purchasing surrounding lots, creating up to 15 acres of privacy and breathtaking long-range mountain views. Large acreage opportunities like this inside Eagles Nest are extremely limited, making this a unique chance to own space, privacy, and unforgettable scenery in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman’s Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the “Different Way of Living” culture that makes this community truly special. This lot is conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, providing quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn’t ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream mountain retreat and enjoy rare acreage, incredible views, and the Eagles Nest lifestyle just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 16A Talon Trail, Banner Elk
$449,900
4.44 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Lot 16C on Talon Trail offers 4.44 acres—providing ample space to create your own mountain retreat surrounded by breathtaking long-range views. For those seeking an even larger estate, the surrounding lots are also available, offering the rare opportunity to expand your property to nearly 15 contiguous acres. Opportunities to own this much acreage within Eagles Nest are exceptionally limited, making this a truly unique offering. Eagles Nest offers an unmatched mountain lifestyle with amenities including Epic Chophouse, the Sportsman's Grille, weekly live concerts from May through October at the Great Camp Amphitheater, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and the "Different Way of Living" lifestyle that has made Eagles Nest one of the High Country's premier luxury communities. Conveniently located between all three Eagles Nest gates, this property provides quick access to the Boone Gate, Beech Mountain Gate, and Banner Elk Gate—you couldn't ask for a better location within the community. Build your dream home and enjoy the perfect combination of privacy, spectacular views, world-class amenities, and an unbeatable location, all just minutes from downtown Banner Elk.

Lot 16C Talon Trail, Banner Elk
$485,000
0.56 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Prime Location Meets Panoramic Views in the Prestigious Elk River Club! Discover the perfect setting for your mountain dream home with this exceptional, easy-build homesite. Perched in a highly coveted, prime location, this property offers stunning, elevated vistas overlooking the Elk River Valley, the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, the vibrant tennis complex, and the fully appointed clubhouse. Convenience is unmatched—enjoy close proximity to the heart of the club's amenities. This buildable lot is ideally suited for a luxury cottage home, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views and cooling mountain breezes. Embrace the ultimate High Country lifestyle in a premier community known for its world-class amenities, security, and natural beauty. Don't miss this rare opportunity to build your dream home, right where you want to be!

Lot 1 Laurel Ridge Lane, Banner Elk
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