Enjoy this inviting log home tucked away on over 500 feet of the Watauga River and at the base of Grandfather Mountain! Take in the rivers sights and sounds on one of the two covered decks! This two bedroom home has a charming finished basement that is currently being used as an additional sleeping quarters. The owner has installed a radon mitigation system and 8 KW generator! Other upgrades include: Expansion of parking area, rock retaining wall, wood stove, new landscaping, window treatments and interior painting. Conveniently located between Banner Elk and Boone.
For sale
$700,000
169 Crystal Dew, Banner Elk, NC 28604
2beds
2,604sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
1.83 Acres Lot
$659,600 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming finished basementInviting log homeRock retaining wallRivers sights and soundsWindow treatmentsNew landscapingExpansion of parking area
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Canterbury (828)898-3500,
The Summit Group Of The Carolinas
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 264898
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Wood Burning, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,604
- Total interior livable area: 2,604 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,543
- Finished area below ground: 1,061
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Pond, River Front, Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1878113640000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Crystal Dew
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $483,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,893
- Date on market: 10/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$659,600
$627,000 - $693,000
$4,197/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000+61.3%$269/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #264898 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2019 | Listing removed | $434,000$167/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #215774 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Price change | $434,000-1.3%$167/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #215774 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $439,900+35.4%$169/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #215774 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2015 | Sold | $325,000-6.9%$125/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #193647 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2015 | Pending sale | $349,000$134/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #193647 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $483,400 |
| 2024 | $1,882 | $483,400 |
| 2023 | $1,882 +1.2% | $483,400 |
| 2022 | $1,859 -1.1% | $483,400 +21.7% |
| 2021 | $1,879 | $397,100 |
| 2020 | $1,879 +18.8% | $397,100 |
| 2019 | $1,582 | $397,100 +19.8% |
| 2018 | $1,582 +11.7% | $331,600 |
| 2017 | $1,416 +10.3% | $331,600 +1.9% |
| 2013 | $1,284 | $325,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $325,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $325,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $325,500 |
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Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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