LOCATION - BANNER ELK LOG CABIN! Dreaming of a rustic log cabin nestled on 6.47 acres w/ total privacy? You won't find a cabin with this acreage in Banner Elk at this price and is only 5 minutes to Banner Elk. Many upgrades include a smart thermostat, new a/c & heat (2018), farmhouse kitchen w/ granite counters, gas range, stainless appliances & some new furnishings. Once you walk in you will be captivated by the open floor plan & floor to ceiling windows allowing for natural sunlight. The family room has a wood burning stone fireplace & the kitchen has a large granite island, the dining room opens to the large covered rear deck. The main floor has a guest bathroom, oversized master bedroom & bathroom w/ separate his/her vanities. Upper level has a large sleeping loft w/ 2 beds & 2 add'l guest bedrooms w/ a full bath. The unfinished basement has 2 sets of bunk beds, A/C & heat & is ready to be finished for an add'l 1,300 sq feet of living area, perfect for a game/theatre room for your teens! The River Run community is a small gated community w/ private access & fishing rights to Elk River! Open up the view for a beautiful view of the mountains! Being sold mostly furnished.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
6.47 acresLot Size
$463Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy Giarrusso• Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
River Run Log Cabin features an open floor concept with plenty of room for large families or entertaining, & 6.47 acres of solitude. Recent improvements, include new deck, updated kitchen & baths, paint & caulk, carpet in bedrooms, fixtures/fans, & heating & air system. The floor to ceiling windows allows you to take in the mountain scenery & let in plenty of natural light while enjoying the large stone wood burning fireplace. Master bed with en-suite on main. Upstairs you will find a sunny loft which is a perfect spot for children and grandchildren and provides an overflow sleeping space. Two additional bedrooms are off of the loft as well as a full bath. The River Run community features access to the Elk River and fishing rights for those who would like to fish. The unfinished basement has workshop space and plenty of room to park your off road vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor equipment, or could be finished in to additional living space. There is a seasonal view which could be opened up for a year round mountain view. Turn key furnishings package available.
HCMLS #204792
Feb 16, 2018
Sold
$324,000
$165/sq ft
Dec 12, 2017
Listed
$365,000
$186/sq ft
+20
The Wingfeather retreat is a 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath log home on 6.47 private acres in the gated community of River Run. The 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath mountain retreat features an open floor concept with plenty of room to entertain and the floor to ceiling windows allows you to take in the mountain scenery from all points in this open living space and lets in tons of natural light. In the winter, cozy up to the beautiful stone wood burning fireplace. Upstairs you will find a sunny loft which is a perfect spot for children and grandchildren to play board games or could be used as additional sleeping space. The two additional bedrooms are off of the loft as well as a full bath. The river run community features access to the Elk River and fishing rights for those who would like to fish in the Elk River home to native brook trout. The unfinished basement has workshop space and plenty of room to park your off road vehicles, motorcycles or store your outdoor equipment. Plenty of storage space throughout the house. There is a seasonal view which could be opened up for a year round, mountain view. Owner has made recent repairs to the home including exterior house and deck stained.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,992
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2024
$1,992 (+2.6%)
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2023
$1,940
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2022
$1,940 (+17.4%)
$91,200 + $393,900
$485,100
2021
$1,653
2020
$1,653
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2019
$1,653
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2018
$1,653 (−3.3%)
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2017
$1,709 (+23.1%)
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
2016
$1,389 (−14.2%)
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
2014
$1,619
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
Tax history for 473 Double Knob Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,992
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2024
$1,992 (+2.6%)
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2023
$1,940
$91,200 + $406,700
$497,900
2022
$1,940 (+17.4%)
$91,200 + $393,900
$485,100
2021
$1,653
2020
$1,653
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2019
$1,653
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2018
$1,653 (−3.3%)
$83,100 + $217,500
$300,600
2017
$1,709 (+23.1%)
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
2016
$1,389 (−14.2%)
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
2014
$1,619
$83,100 + $227,700
$310,800
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.47 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,401
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Avery County
APN
18390073569700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer