For Sale $499,000
Secluded Mountain Retreat on 4.3 Unrestricted Acres — Turnkey & Move-In Ready! Never flooded and NOT located in a FEMA-designated flood zone (FEMA.gov). Come home every day to the privacy, beauty, and peacefulness of your own secluded mountain retreat! Set on 4.3 unrestricted acres, this stunning 2,264 sq. ft. updated cabin offers the perfect blend of timeless mountain character and modern updates. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two storage buildings, a chicken coop, pasture, wooded privacy, and a wrap-around porch, this property is ready for your next chapter. Beautifully Updated & Move-In Ready From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the care and updates throughout the home, including: New flooring, Updated kitchen cabinets, Quartz countertops, New metal roof, Fresh interior and exterior paint, Updated windows and doors, New well pump, Updated bathrooms, Wired security camera system, and much more! Step inside to a bright, spacious open-concept floor plan with tall ceilings and abundant natural light. The expansive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, providing plenty of room for cooking, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The main level features a comfortable living room, a spacious great room, large closet, laundry room with utility sink and storage, and a beautifully updated guest bathroom. The main-level primary suite offers its own private full bathroom with stone flooring, new vanity, new commode, and a large tiled shower featuring two shower heads and a built-in bench. Upstairs, a spacious loft overlooks the main floor, creating an open and inviting feel. The second level also offers two additional bedrooms and an updated full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, the possibilities are endless. The property includes a pasture surrounded by forest, offering privacy and space for animals and livestock. There's also a custom-built firepit in the pasture, perfect for evenings under the stars, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing around the fire. Bring your horses, chickens, livestock, hunting gear, or simply enjoy having room to roam. With unrestricted land, you have the freedom to make this property your own. 20 minutes to Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure Approximately 1 hour to Asheville Shopping, dining, and everyday amenities within approximately 20 minutes in either direction Whether you're looking for a full-time homestead, mountain getaway, short-term rental opportunity, hunting retreat, or private family property, this unique home offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Come experience the peacefulness for yourself. Sit on the porch, listen to the wildlife, take in the mountain views, and imagine coming home to this every day. Your private mountain retreat is waiting!
Fire Pit, Storage
Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry
| List Price: | $499,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1724 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4364706 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Pasture, Private, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Sewer Type: | Private Sewer, Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-18-2026 | Price Decrease | $499,000-4.95% | $290 |
| 06-01-2026 | Listed | $525,000 | $305 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Lake Lure Classical Academy | 4 miles | KG-06 | 4 |
| Pinnacle Elementary School | 7 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 282 Calhoun Trail, Rutherfordton NC | 0 mi | $499,000 | days | |
| 400 Calhoun Trail, Rutherfordton NC | 0.2 mi | $750,000 | days | |
| 5460 US 64 Highway, Rutherfordton NC | 0.4 mi | $305,000 | days | |
| 140 Cove Crest Drive, Rutherfordton NC | 0.6 mi | $630,000 | days | |
| 200 River Landing, Rutherfordton NC | 0.6 mi | $399,500 | days | |
| 282 Chase Lane, Rutherfordton NC | 0.8 mi | $410,000 | 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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282 Calhoun Trail, Rutherfordton NC is a 1724 ft2 on a 4.300 acres lot. This is for $499,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1980.
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