For Sale $270,000
Welcome to your peaceful mountain retreat near Banner Elk! This rustic cabin is tucked away in the heart of the High Country, offering the perfect balance of solitude and convenience. Enjoy the quiet of nature while being just minutes from everything Banner Elk has to offer—restaurants, shops, skiing, and year-round outdoor adventure. Step inside and feel instantly at home. The cozy living area features a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, great for curling up on chilly mountain evenings, while windows invite in the fresh mountain breeze during summer. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and just over 900 square feet, this cabin is the ideal size for a relaxing getaway or full-time living. There’s ample potential for expansion, including the opportunity to add a second bathroom and convert the front bedroom into a primary suite. The oversized garage offers additional unfinished space above, great for a future studio, home office, or guest area. Outside, enjoy gathering around the fire pit, surrounded by towering trees and peaceful mountain views. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities—this unique property offers endless potential for your personal touch or investment vision. Whether you’re seeking a cozy mountain home, a vacation retreat, or an Airbnb opportunity, this charming cottage is ready to make your mountain dreams a reality.
| List Price: | $270,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 904 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop |
| MLS Number: | CAR4353245 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Year Built: | 1963 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Freedom Trail |
| Middle: | Cranberry |
| High: | Avery County |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 05-07-2026 | Listed | $270,000 | $299 |
| 04-05-2026 | Listed | $520,000 | $576 |
| 09-02-2025 | Price Decrease | $429,000-2.28% | $475 |
| 07-04-2025 | Price Decrease | $439,000-2.23% | $486 |
| 06-06-2025 | Listed | $449,000 | $497 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Grandfather Academy | 2 miles | 01-07 | 1 |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | 9 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 169 Samantha Springs Lane, Elk Park NC | 0 mi | $270,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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169 Samantha Springs Lane, Elk Park NC is a 904 ft2 on a 0.550 acres Appraisal lot. This is for $270,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1963.
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