Please no drive bys! We are working on adding some gravel to the driveway. TOTALLY RENOVATED, SPACIOUS MOUNTAIN HOME ONLY MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN BANNER ELK! This property would make a KILLER vacation rental!! Local rental agency quoted $45,000-$55,000 a year! Plenty of parking, attached 2 car garage, fenced in yard & expansive decking - great property for entertaining! The main floor is very open concept with high end luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom wood-work & gorgeous kitchen with SS appliances, gas range, copper sink & the most beautiful granite & backsplash! Wet bar off the living room with storage space and/or convert to a large wine cellar, as well as a large laundry/mud room. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms & two full baths, including the large master suite with additional office area & great natural light. 2020 Renovation included: New metal roof & gutters, all new interior & exterior paint, including staining decks, fenced in yard & landscaping, new post & beam footings, crawlspace & attic insulation AND a completely transformation of the interior brought together with creative & rustic finishes. Furniture is negotiable. This is truly a beauty!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Samantha Benfield• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Bought with Rebecca Savage• Realty One Group Results
Property is Under Contract, no drive bys!! Under construction - 95% complete - renovations should be completed by 10/18 or sooner. Buyer can place under contract now & house would be ready prior to closing! Spacious 3 bed/2.5 Bath Mountain Home with Long Range Views & close proximity to downtown Banner Elk & the Banner Elk Winery! Beautiful renovations throughout including: Exterior Paint & Trim, New Metal Roof, All New Interior Paint, Luxury Vinyl Plank (Pergo) Flooring downstairs, Custom Carpentry work throughout, High End Granite Counters, SS Appliances, Updated Half Bath & Master Bath, New Carpet Upstairs & more to come!
HCMLS #211643
Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$240,000
$87/sq ft
Dec 10, 2018
Listed
$274,900
$100/sq ft
+31
Welcome to Cowan Cottage, an incredible and unique home minutes from downtown Banner Elk. So many possibilities for this home with generous decking, 2 car garage, views and a huge wine cellar. Large open layout on the main floor, with kitchen, living and dining room. First floor features beams throughout and custom wood ceiling. Lots of windows open to views. Adjacent to the open concept living area is a wet bar and large wine cellar. Utility room/mud room provides access to the attached garage. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with sitting area and access to second story decking. Lots of windows open to views from the master bedroom. En-suite bath has a large tiled shower, double vanities and water closet. One other large bedroom, and one more smaller bedroom. Hallway bathroom with tiled tub/shower on this level and hallway closet. All bedrooms have access to decking. Outside the home is two stories of decking and plenty of parking. This Banner Elk property has great potential for full or part-time residence, or investment/rental potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,779
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2024
$4,779
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2023
$4,779 (+108.8%)
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2022
$2,288 (−9.0%)
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2021
$2,515 (−21.1%)
$30,200 + $427,000
$457,200
2020
$3,188
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2019
$3,188 (+0.9%)
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2018
$3,159 (−12.6%)
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2017
$3,613 (+152.8%)
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
2016
$1,429 (−14.2%)
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
2014
$1,665
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
Tax history for 103 Gualtney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,779
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2024
$4,779
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2023
$4,779 (+108.8%)
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2022
$2,288 (−9.0%)
$31,600 + $509,900
$541,500
2021
$2,515 (−21.1%)
$30,200 + $427,000
$457,200
2020
$3,188
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2019
$3,188 (+0.9%)
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2018
$3,159 (−12.6%)
$108,200 + $179,000
$287,200
2017
$3,613 (+152.8%)
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
2016
$1,429 (−14.2%)
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
2014
$1,665
$127,600 + $192,100
$319,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,924
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Avery County
APN
18590093807700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Other, Private, See Remarks
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Propane
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,760
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Cedar, Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.8
Lot Size Area: 0.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Zoning Description: City,Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,249
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other, Private, See Remarks, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Banner Elk
High School: Avery County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Avery County
APN: 18590093807700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Banner Elk Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$832,000 – $1.01M
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