PRICE REDUCTION. If you are in search of "End of the road privacy", "a killer view" and a "Tynecastle address", you do not want to miss out on this home. The recently renovated home features 4 bedrooms, and three and a half baths, making it the perfect retreat for any family looking for space and privacy. The side deck off of the great room offers ample space to view the slopes of sugar and well beyond, while you enjoy the beverage of your choice. This home has a wonderful vaulted great room a large dining area for those holiday feasts. The first level living has a separate mud room entrance and large laundry area. Up three steps into the kitchen and you find a beautifully updated kitchen adjacent to the dining area. Up the stairs will lead you to a large loft with room for a regulation pool table and two more good size bedrooms and an additional full bath. The downstairs space includes an additional bedroom and bath and an adjoining sitting area that is perfect for the kids or grandkids. The lower level also has sliding doors that take you to the ground level for easy entry when returning from a days' activity. So please, take the 3D tour, peruse the pictures and imagine yourself enjoying everything the High Country has to offer. You really do not want to miss out on this opportunity. Schedule your tour today and see what's waiting for you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
3.28 acresLot Size
$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Fitzpatrick• Peak Real Estate Llc
Listed by Chris Wotell• Peak Real Estate Llc
Contact: 828-898-1880
Bought with Lynne Lear• The Lear Group Real Estate
PRICE REDUCTION. The view is somewhere between spectacular and really unbelievable. Recently completed additions and renovations, this year around retreat has it all; level parking, easy access, master on main, open kitchen, new deck from which to enjoy the view of Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and beyond. Lower level features a bunk room with an en suite bath and living room for kids or guests. Located at the end of the road in the very private community of Tynecastle. Close to everything but secluded and has an impressive rental history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,811 (+5.2%)
$150,000 + $802,700
$952,700
2024
$3,623
$150,000 + $802,700
$952,700
2023
$3,623
$150,000 + $755,800
$905,800
2022
$3,623 (+4.5%)
$150,000 + $755,800
$905,800
2021
$3,466 (−4.0%)
$187,500 + $442,700
$630,200
2020
$3,612 (+63.8%)
$187,500 + $442,700
$630,200
2019
$2,205
$187,500 + $201,400
$388,900
2018
$2,205 (+2.5%)
$187,500 + $201,400
$388,900
2017
$2,152 (+23.0%)
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
2016
$1,749 (−14.2%)
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
2014
$2,038
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
Tax history for 185 Dunbarton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,811 (+5.2%)
$150,000 + $802,700
$952,700
2024
$3,623
$150,000 + $802,700
$952,700
2023
$3,623
$150,000 + $755,800
$905,800
2022
$3,623 (+4.5%)
$150,000 + $755,800
$905,800
2021
$3,466 (−4.0%)
$187,500 + $442,700
$630,200
2020
$3,612 (+63.8%)
$187,500 + $442,700
$630,200
2019
$2,205
$187,500 + $201,400
$388,900
2018
$2,205 (+2.5%)
$187,500 + $201,400
$388,900
2017
$2,152 (+23.0%)
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
2016
$1,749 (−14.2%)
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
2014
$2,038
$187,500 + $203,700
$391,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.38 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
3,301
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Avery County
APN
18670629708700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,316
Below Grade Finished Area: 838
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Cedar, Frame
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: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 3.28
Lot Size Area: 3.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,623.20
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $3,400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $283.33
Schools Information
Elementary School: Banner Elk
Middle Or Junior School: Avery
High School: Avery County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Tynecastle
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,301
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Avery County
APN: 18670629708700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: 828-898-1880
Around this home
Schools
Banner Elk Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 82° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.59M
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