Tucked away along the river in the heart of the High Country, this charming mountain retreat offers a rare combination of river frontage, privacy and convenient access to Valle Crucis, Boone and Banner Elk. Situated on 0.89 acre, the one-level home provides an inviting escape where the sounds and views of the river create a peaceful mountain setting. The land is incredibly gentle, fully useable.
The thoughtfully designed interior features one bedroom and one full bath, along with an open living, dining and kitchen area. Wood accents and a comfortable mountain aesthetic complement the natural surroundings, while covered and open deck areas provide wonderful spaces to relax outdoors, listen to the river and enjoy the cool mountain air.
The property features river frontage and river views, a shared paved driveway and private paved road access. A metal roof, wood exterior and classic mountain architecture add to the home's rustic character. Fiber-optic and high-speed internet availability make it possible to stay connected while enjoying a quieter mountain lifestyle.
With both short-term and long-term rentals permitted, the property offers flexibility as a personal getaway, investment property or combination of the two. Conveniently located off DeWitt Barnett Road near Valle Crucis, with easy access to Highway 105, this is an excellent base for enjoying everything the High Country has to offer. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, mountain rental or simply a peaceful place along the river, 151 Red Tailed Hawk Road offers an opportunity to own a special piece of the North Carolina mountains.
For sale
$500,000
151 Red Tailed Hawk Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
1beds
520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.88 Acres Lot
$491,600 Zestimate®
$962/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable mountain aestheticOne-level homeRiver frontageRiver viewsWood accentsWood exteriorClassic mountain architecture
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Listed by:
Matt de Camara 828-773-4436,
de Camara Properties
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263899
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Space Heater, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 512
- Total interior livable area: 520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 520
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Paved, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1980362431000
- Zoning description: R1,Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $962/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,200
- Annual tax amount: $789
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$491,600
$467,000 - $516,000
$1,561/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+58.7%$962/sqft |
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| 7/24/2009 | Sold | $315,000$606/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $183,200 |
| 2024 | $777 | $183,200 |
| 2023 | $777 +3% | $183,200 |
| 2022 | $754 +22.8% | $183,200 +55.4% |
| 2021 | $614 | $117,900 |
| 2020 | $614 | $117,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $117,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $117,900 |
| 2017 | $555 +9.3% | $117,900 +15.1% |
| 2013 | $508 | $102,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $102,400 |
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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.



