Beautiful mountain retreat located in the peaceful River Run community just 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk. Situated on a spacious 3.5-acre lot with long-range views, this spacious mountain retreat offers privacy and exceptional entertaining space. A grand entry foyer welcomes you into the home, opening to a stunning great room with soaring timber frame vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light and mountain views. The stunning kitchen is designed for gathering and entertaining. Features include two large islands, wall oven and microwave, upgraded gas range, hammered copper sink, copper prep sink, pot filler, abundant countertop space and cabinetry, and wine cooler. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and enjoys beautiful views from the bedroom. The ensuite bath features a unique wet-room style shower and soaking tub combination. Upstairs offers two guest bedrooms, a full bath, and a loft currently set up as a game area overlooking the main living space below. The lower level was designed for fun and relaxation, featuring a large family and game room with TV and lounge space along with foosball, ping pong, and arcade games including Pac-Man. Two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of room for family and guests. Sliding glass doors lead to a stone patio with a fire pit area, perfect for enjoying cool mountain evenings. Recent improvements include a new roof and guttering in 2025, and new HVAC in 2023. Additional highlights include a spacious three-car garage, long circular driveway with ample flat parking, and access to River Run’s community river area where residents can trout fish, relax by the water, or enjoy the river on warm summer days. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy peaceful mountain living while remaining close to all the dining, skiing, wineries, and outdoor activities the High Country has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$371Price/Sq.Ft.
$65/moHOA Dues
Listed by Danielle Moore• Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
Contact: (828) 295-9200
Bought with Rachel Bird• Realty One Group Results-Boone
Est. $4,157 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 476 Double Knob Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$1,500,000
$372/sq ft
HCMLS #261786
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$1,495,000
$371/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Contingent
—
May 8, 2026
Listed
$1,500,000
$372/sq ft
HCMLS #235183
Apr 4, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$298/sq ft
Feb 7, 2022
Listed
$1,200,000
$298/sq ft
+42
Luxury mountain home with a view, 5 bedrooms, 3 car garage and short term rental permitted! This marvelous mountain home boasts an open concept design with large spaces and natural light and sits on a generous 3.5 acre lot. A full sized foyer welcomes you. Proceed to the open kitchen, and living area with cathedral ceilings facing a wall of windows. Primary bedroom on main level has separate access to the expansive back deck overlooking the view, a huge walk-in closet and cathedral ceilings. Primary bath boasts stone wet room with shower and jacuzzi tub. Upstairs is am ample loft area, two bedrooms and a bath. In the finished basement is a second living area and spacious game room opening to a stone patio, as well as two additional bedrooms and a bath. Great spaces for large families and groups to spread out. Only 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and convenient to skiing and hiking. River Run features common area on the Elk River. Short term rentals permitted-seller has not rented actively and still grossed $55K in 2021 on 89 nights of rentals--somewhat higher potential. Furnishings negotiable.