No Neighborhood Homes with Cranberry Middle School

No Neighborhood Homes with Cranberry Middle School

Welcome to Elk Park, North Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in Avery County, where serene mountain vistas meet a tight-knit community spirit. This charming town is perfect for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by nature, yet still within reach of modern conveniences.

Elk Park is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and lush greenery that provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, this area has something for everyone. The nearby Pisgah National Forest offers endless opportunities for adventure, while local parks provide peaceful spots for picnics and family gatherings.

Families will appreciate the proximity to Cranberry Middle School, a reputable institution known for its commitment to education and community involvement. The school fosters a nurturing environment, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education while forming lasting friendships. Living in Elk Park means your kids can enjoy a safe, welcoming atmosphere where they can thrive academically and socially.

The real estate market in Elk Park features a variety of homes, from quaint cottages to spacious family residences, often set against the backdrop of stunning mountain views. This neighborhood offers an inviting blend of affordability and charm, making it an ideal place for first-time homebuyers, retirees, and everyone in between.

Discover the beauty and warmth of Elk Park, where a vibrant community and breathtaking scenery await. Come explore your new home today!

Newest No Neighborhood Homes with Cranberry Middle School

$299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4401823 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
!!PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Don't miss this opportunity to show your buyers this exceptional property. Rare opportunity to own 8.17 unrestricted acres! Enjoy mountain views and a peaceful setting from this updated, unrestricted farmhouse featuring rolling pastureland and numerous recent improvements. Updates include new roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, water heater, luxury vinyl plank flooring, full insulation, a renovated bathroom, and a rebuilt front porch. A Buck wood stove provides an additional heat source, and the chimney has been professionally cleaned and capped. The upper level offers approximately 325 square feet of additional finished space. New vinyl siding has been installed. The property includes southern exposure, streams, pasture, a horse barn, and multiple outbuildings suitable for storage, agricultural use, or other permitted uses. Conveniently located within 20-30 minutes of Beech Mountain Ski Resort and community, Banner Elk, Watauga Lake, Buckeye Lake, and Boone. With easy access to year round recreation and everything the High Country has to offer! With no known restrictions, this property offers a variety of potential uses, including a primary residence, second home, agricultural property, or investment opportunity. The possibilities are endless. See attachments for additional information on nearby Western North Carolina destinations and attractions.

244 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park

Listing courtesy of True North Realty. thea@nctruenorthrealty.com
$1,095,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4385461 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NEW PRICE! This 34.35 acre Avery County estate bordering the Pisgah National Forest, with Little Horse Creek along the property boundary, two residences, a successful guest cabin, greenhouse/studio, RV hookups and future homesite potential. Located at the end of a private road, this unique Avery County estate offers exceptional privacy, direct access to protected forest land, and endless opportunities as a family compound, mountain retreat, or income-producing property. Features include a renovated primary residence, restored log cabin currently used as a short-term rental, Victorian-style glass greenhouse with office/studio space, established gardens, fruit trees, workshop, RV pad with hookups, and installed septic for a future homesite. Little Horse Creek borders the property, creating a peaceful mountain setting unlike anything else currently available in the area. Visit the Air B&B

635/634 Little Horse Creek, Newland

Listing courtesy of Combs Carolina Properties Inc. trishpmre@gmail.com
$550,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4376950 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Long range layered mountain views steal the show at this classic High Country cabin, offering the perfect balance of comfort, charm, and that hard-to-find “away from it all” feeling. Well cared for and full of warmth, it’s the kind of place that instantly feels like home. The landscaping here truly sets the property apart, with substantial stone patios and paver areas, beautiful rock features, mature trees, and thoughtfully designed flower beds that create an incredibly peaceful setting. Birds fill the background throughout the day, giving the property an almost magical feel. The outdoor spaces were designed to be enjoyed without feeling overly high maintenance, with a functional layout that includes a fenced front yard, easy access to the flat backyard, and seamless flow to the back deck and outdoor living areas. The spacious covered front porch was made for slow mornings, long conversations, and watching the layers of blue mountains shift with the light throughout the day. You can easily picture morning coffee on the porch followed by afternoons enjoying sunshine in the backyard. Quiet, serene, and surrounded by nature, the setting feels worlds away while still being just 15 minutes to Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Lovingly maintained as a full-time primary residence for many years, this home has never been used as a rental, yet offers the flexibility so many buyers want with no restrictions whatsoever, making short term rentals fully permitted. Inside, the warm and inviting living space features a fireplace and an ideal mountain cabin feel with room for everyone to gather comfortably. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and includes an en suite bath. Upstairs, you’ll find two oversized guest bedrooms, charming bonus nook spaces overlooking the view, and a beautifully updated full bath with tiled shower. This is the kind of property that works equally well as a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or future investment property. And if additional space is ever desired, the seller already has plans drawn for a garage with apartment above. A septic expansion has already been approved by the health department. Well loved, exceptionally maintained, and surrounded by some of the best scenery the High Country has to offer…this is mountain living the way people imagine it should feel.

394 Hummingbird Lane, Elk Park

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country. nikkirezvani@kw.com
$915,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4375067 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched just above the charming town of Banner Elk, this spacious home delivers the best of mountain living — peaceful enough to hear the leaves rustle, yet close enough to hear the music drifting up from the town park on Thursday summer evenings. In winter, skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain awaits just 15 minutes away. Year-round, downtown Banner Elk's shops and restaurants are less than half a mile from your door. Arrive to ample parking and take just four easy steps up to the main level — single-level living if desired. The full-length rocking chair front porch sets the tone immediately, welcoming you to the mountains. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area finished in a white-washed style that brings a fresh, modern feel. The kitchen offers a generous island with breakfast bar seating. There is a comfortable living area and a large dining table to seat everyone. And yes, the home is offered fully furnished, with just a few exceptions. The main level follows a split floorplan. On one side, the spacious primary suite features a bright, beautifully renovated bath and en-suite laundry — plus direct access to the full-length back deck, where views over the town of Banner Elk await. On the other side, two additional bedrooms each open to the front or back deck, and share a well-appointed bath. Every bedroom is genuinely spacious; no one draws the short straw here. The lower level offers tremendous flexibility — a huge living area, a fourth bedroom with seating area, and two full baths give guests or family members a retreat of their own- including a separate entrance from the driveway. On the lower back deck, you’ll find a concrete slab and wiring already in place for a hot tub. The oversized, attached two-car garage opens to this level. The owners have taken exceptional care of the home: a new roof (2019), sanded and stained (2020), new retaining wall and 1,000 gallon propane tank (2020), repaved driveway (2022), new water heaters (2026), a new A/C compressor (2026), and more! No HOA, and the home is on city water and sewer and a city maintained paved road. This home is move-in ready and built to last. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a vacation retreat, or an income-producing rental property, this home checks every box. When you can't be here — and you'll always wish you could — the rental potential is excellent.

248 Hillcrest Lane, Banner Elk

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country. leslie@easonteam.com
$1,450,000
4368666 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Attention INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS or Private Buyer that wants endless land. This 60 acre parcel offers incredible Mountain views and Privacy. This land is around the 5,000 foot elevation and is located in Beech Mountain. This Tract of land is less that 2 miles from the Eagles Nest Winery (where day passes are available for non-members). If Fine Dining is something you are looking for join the Club at Epic Chophouse and enjoy some of the areas great entertainment. Overall this plot is mixed with cleared areas, valleys and wooded pasture. The surveyed property, 4 tracts of land A, B, C, & D as identified as Parcel ID No. 1931-00-45-2387, 1931-00-54-2520, 1931-00-43-1941, & 1931-00-54-1777 are located in Avery County, North Carolina. The total parcel is not located within a designated flood hazard area, and no nearby geodetic control monuments were found within 2,000 feet. Standard survey markers, including 5/8-inch rebar and calculated points, were used to define boundaries. The division of the property creates four distinct tracts and they are all being sold together. There are some older structures on the property that are being sold as is. There is 1 existing well on the property. There is also a sizeable pond on the property. The opportunity is endless on what you could do with this on-of-a kind 60 acre tract. The property is accessed via a 30-foot right-of-way connected to Beech Mountain Road (NCSR 1316), as shown on the survey. Use the Address in the Listing to identify the beginning of the lots. Your GPS might ready Elk Park because of the Postal Service. Boundary lines, adjoining properties, utility lines, and rights-of-way are indicated in accordance with North Carolina surveying standards. The Survey and other important documents are attached in the MLS Attachments. Come see this beautiful land today!

7277 Beech Mountain Road, Beech Mountain

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. cherieburris@gmail.com
$270,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4353245 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
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.

169 Samantha Springs Lane, Elk Park

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. lori@nchighcountryrealestate.com
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