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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $980,000 on May 21, 2025

217 RUNNING BEAR CIR

BANNER ELK, NC 28604
0
Baths
2,189 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$980,000 · May 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,917 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$339,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,001
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.29
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 454 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Banner Elk Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28604These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

217 Running Bear Cir measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Avery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Avery County
  • Among the newest homes in Banner Elk 28604

How it measures up in Banner Elk 28604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Banner Elk 28604.

Living area2,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 217 Running Bear Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Avery County
Living areabigger than2,189 ft²69% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac16% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 217 Running Bear Cir

When did 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC last sell?

217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC last sold on May 21, 2025 for $980,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC?

217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC has 2,189 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC built?

217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old.

What schools serve 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC?

217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC is assigned to Banner Elk Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,838 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is bigger than 69% of them (2,189 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Running Bear Cir, Banner Elk, NC was $2,917. The county assessed it at $339,200.

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