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$1,804,094$716 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $45,500 on Nov 6, 2012

289 LINVILLE RIVER DR

BANNER ELK, NC 28604
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,521 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.4M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,500 · Nov 6, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,974 (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.$743,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$704,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$743,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$743,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAVERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 510 ft²Patio · 510 ft²Porch · 282 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 2.6 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 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

289 Linville River Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Banner Elk 28604
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Banner Elk 28604
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Avery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Avery County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Banner Elk 28604

What homes are worth in Banner Elk 28604

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$94K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 94% of 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.

Estimated value$1,804,094
CheaperTypical $448,602Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$716
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area2,521 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 289 Linville River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,804,09494% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71697% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than2,521 ft²77% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac31% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than202095% of homes95% of homes

About 289 Linville River Dr

How much is 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC is $1,804,094 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,417,397 to $2,190,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC last sell?

289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC last sold on Nov 6, 2012 for $45,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,521 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC built?

289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

289 Linville River Dr, 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 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,872 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is worth more than 94% of them ($1,804,094 against a typical $448,602), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($716 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,521 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2020 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Linville River Dr, Banner Elk, NC was $2,974. The county assessed it at $743,400.

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