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159 Covered Bridge Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
About this home
Great location between Banner Elk and Beech Mountain. County taxes only. This is an AS IS property, repairs needed on exterior & interior. Furnace does not work. Heat is a propane fireplace and space heaters. This is a Jim Walters built home. Owner enclosed the lower level & partially finished the downstairs using the original building permit. A second bathroom is plumbed in the lower level. Septic permit is 2 bedrooms. Great neighborhood and convenient to community events, activities, and attractions. Investors - spend the money to turn this into a short term rental. Price is firm.
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Sale history for 159 Covered Bridge Rd
$157/sq ft
$157/sq ft
$171/sq ft
$199/sq ft
Tax history for 159 Covered Bridge Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Private
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: None
- Heating: None
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Other, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,254
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Frame
- Property Features
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Lot Size : 0.34
- Lot Size Area: 0.34
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.34
- Zoning Description: R1
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $742
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Banner Elk
- High School: Avery County
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,280
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.34 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Renovated: 1990
- County: Avery County
- APN: 18591035669500000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
- AttributionContact: (828) 898-3500
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2 days above 85° expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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