Experience the charm of mountain living in this one-of-a-kind round chalet with sought-after ski-in/ski-out access on the slopes of Sugar Mountain. Just five minutes from downtown Banner Elk, this unique property offers the perfect blend of mountain adventure, convenience, and investment potential.With approximately 1,500 square feet, the home is thoughtfully designed with two separate living levels that can be rented together or independently, providing exceptional flexibility for short-term rentals or multi-generational use. Together, the property offers three bedrooms, inviting living spaces, and the cozy mountain ambiance guests and owners alike are looking for.Currently participating in a successful rental program, this property is ready to continue as an income-producing investment or become your personal mountain retreat. Recent improvements include a metal roof and hot water heater replaced in 2023 and new exterior siding in 2025. Enjoy four-season recreation just outside your door. Sugar Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, mountain biking, golf, tennis, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides, while the restaurants, shopping, wineries, breweries, and attractions of Banner Elk are only minutes away.Whether you’re searching for a vacation home, an investment property, or both, this distinctive Sugar Mountain chalet offers a rare opportunity in one of the High Country’s most desirable resort locations.
For sale
$849,000
520 Briarcliff Road, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
3beds
1,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$818,300 Zestimate®
$687/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy mountain ambianceInviting living spacesTwo separate living levelsRound chaletThree bedrooms
- 35 days
- 374
- 15
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Lyons Berry (828)386-6047,
828 Real Estate
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263382
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ductless, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Second Kitchen
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Propane
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,509
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 510
- Finished area below ground: 726
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Multiple
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ski Area
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Ski In /Ski Out
Details
- Additional structures: Living Quarters
- Parcel number: 18570758303200000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Skiing
- Subdivision: Sugar Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $687/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $2,586
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$818,300
$777,000 - $859,000
$2,358/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+41.5%$687/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Sold | $600,000-11.1%$485/sqft |
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| 3/12/2022 | Pending sale | $675,000$546/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $675,000$546/sqft |
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| 1/17/2022 | Pending sale | $675,000$546/sqft |
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| 1/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $675,000+132.8%$546/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Sold | $290,000$235/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Pending sale | $290,000$235/sqft |
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| 5/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $290,000$235/sqft |
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| 5/26/2020 | Pending sale | $290,000$235/sqft |
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| 5/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $290,000$235/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Banner Elk
- High: Avery County
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







