$1,495,000

Located just minutes from Downtown Banner Elk, this exceptional custom log home offers a rare combination of privacy, panoramic views, and in town convenience. This is a Southland Log Home, which is known for high quality craftsmanship, precision milled large logs, and long term structural integrity. This home blends classic… Read More mountain character with modern comfort. The property sits on a 1.56 acre lot on Klonteska Dr. with direct access to Main Street in Banner Elk, right near the stoplight and within close proximity to local restaurants, shops, Lees-McRae College, and everything this vibrant mountain town has to offer. The welcoming entrance leads into an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings that immediately draws you toward the impressive stone fireplace. A seamless blend of log and drywall construction creates a home that feels rustic yet refined, warm yet spacious. Beautiful large logs and thoughtful finishes throughout highlight the home’s timeless mountain elegance. The main level features newly installed white oak flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, high end appliances, ambient cabinet lighting, and a convenient main level laundry area. The primary suite is also located on the main level and includes a large closet and stunning bath with dual vanities, heated tile floor and a custom shower. Two additional oversized bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second level, while the newly remodeled lower level offers a built-in bunk room and dedicated office space, ideal for guests or remote work. and another beautiful full bath with radiant heated floors. Additional features include an oversized two car garage, city water and sewer, a panel in place for a generator hookup, and a buried 500 gallon propane tank that services the propane fireplace and a propane fueled HVAC system with integrated humidifier and dehumidifier. Recent updates include a new roof in 2023 and a new furnace in 2024. Perched above Banner Elk, the home boasts expansive long range views in nearly every direction, including Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Roan Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, and surrounding valleys and ridge lines. This is an incredible opportunity to own a true mountain cabin within town limits. Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or rental investment, this property delivers the feeling of a private mountain retreat with all the convenience of in town living. Homes like this rarely come available and this one will not last long. Read Less

Courtesy of Marsha McManus, The Summit Group Of The Carolinas.

Listing Snapshot

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Last Updated

Jan 23, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,367

Lot Size

1.56 Acres

Year Built

2000

MLS Number

259412

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasRange, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Finished, WalkOutAccess

Building

Built in 2000, Living area: 3367.0, 3 stories, Levels: ThreeOrMore, Construction Materials: Log

Community

LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Cooling

CentralAir, Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open

Fireplaces

Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane, WoodBurning

Foundation

Basement

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Gas, Propane, Wood, Zoned

Interior Features

CathedralCeilings, VaultedCeilings

Laundry

WasherHookup, DryerHookup

Lot

1.56 acres

Parking

Basement, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Oversized, SharedDriveway

Property

LongRange, Mountains

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 1859-17-11-7316-00000, Annual Amount: $4,127.15, Tax Book Number: 385/2321, Zoning description: Residential

Utilities

CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, Water Source: Public

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