Welcome to this rare find of over 3 acres of unrestricted land located just about 2.5 miles from the Banner Elk stoplight and all the Town of Banner Elk has to offer. This gently sloping land is about equally meadow and wooded with BREATHTAKING long range views including Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Rocky Knob. At the edge of the lot in the wooded area, you will find a clear mountain spring. Less than 6 miles away is Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and 8 miles away you will find Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Take the 2.5 mile drive to Tate Evans Park where you can enjoy playgrounds, paddling pools and a volleyball court. Less than 6 miles away is the Valle Crucis Community Park where you can enjoy the wading, tubing, or fishing in the Watauga River or use the paved path perfect for walkers, joggers, cyclists, and skateboarders. There is also a wedding gazebo and picnic shelters at the park. When you are ready to retreat to the country mountainside, return back to Horse Bottom where you feel a million miles away from hustle and bustle.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.13 acresLot Size
$71,853Price/Acres
Listed by Michelle Griffin• High Country Resort Properties
Located just minutes from Banner Elk this beautiful parcel of land has 12.8 acres in Watauga county and 5.3 in Avery. It borders part of Pigeon Roost Road and Horsebottom. There is a nice walking trail along the top of the property off of Horsebottom. The views from this property are of Tater Hill, Rich Mountain and Beech Mountain. There are many building sites and a preliminary subdivision layout was done years ago. So many possibilities with this property. The 5.3 acres tract in Avery County is almost perfectly level and it has views of Beech Mtn. and also of Roan Mtn. to the west. This is part of a 52 acre tract that is listed for sale MLS #225124
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
Climate risks
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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
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6 days above 86° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for TBD Horse Bottom Rd
$206,743
$18K under list price of $225K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $83K to $413K.