Charming Creekside Mountain Cabin on 3.01 Unrestricted Acres – Minutes from Downtown Banner Elk - Escape to your own private mountain retreat with this charming and affordable creek side cabin, nestled on 3.01 unrestricted acres just minutes from downtown Banner Elk. Whether you're searching for a peaceful full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an excellent investment property, this beautifully renovated cabin offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Surrounded by native rhododendrons and mountain laurel, the home enjoys a tranquil, park-like setting where the soothing sounds of the creek create the ideal mountain escape. Recent improvements provide peace of mind and include a new roof, gutters, spacious deck, completely updated spring water system (including the spring box, pump, piping, pressure tank, pressure switch, and water filtration system), along with new kitchen appliances. Spend your mornings with a cup of coffee or unwind in the evenings on the expansive front porch overlooking the peaceful creek, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature year-round. Inside, the inviting open-concept floor plan features a warm and welcoming living area, a beautifully updated kitchen with butcher block countertops, a live-edge breakfast bar, and a charming dining area. The cabin also offers two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, making it the perfect size for family, guests, or vacation renters. A small storage shed conveys with the property, providing additional space for outdoor gear and equipment. Furnishings are negotiable, making this mountain retreat move-in or rental ready with minimal effort.
For sale
$319,900
166 Charlie Hicks Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
2beds
740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
3.01 Acres Lot
$296,200 Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tranquil park-like settingBeautifully updated kitchenSpacious deckLive-edge breakfast barNew roofSmall storage shedInviting open-concept floor plan
- 51 days
- 970
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Cleghorn (828)737-3100,
Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263141
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Vented, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 740
- Total interior livable area: 740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 740
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Storage, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 3.01 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1960785355000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Spring
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: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,700
- Annual tax amount: $173
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$296,200
$281,000 - $311,000
$1,737/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900+93.9%$432/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Sold | $165,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $304 | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $304 +8.1% | $54,700 |
| 2022 | $281 -5.4% | $54,700 +14% |
| 2021 | $297 | $48,000 |
| 2020 | $297 | $48,000 |
| 2019 | $297 | $48,000 |
| 2018 | $297 +8.8% | $48,000 |
| 2017 | $273 +7.6% | $48,000 -2% |
| 2013 | $254 | $49,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $49,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $49,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $49,000 |
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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.




