For Sale $425,000
Secure your peace of mind and build a self-reliant lifestyle on this premier 23.7-acre homestead located in Rutherford County’s highly desirable Isothermal Belt region. Designed for energy independence, food security, and long-term sustainability, this off-grid-ready property offers the essential infrastructure needed for complete grid-independent living. Established Food Security: The acreage features an established orchard and diverse food-producing plantings, supported by a fully fenced garden, a greenhouse for year-round seed starting, and functional chicken coops. Located in the unique Isothermal Belt, the property benefits from regional temperature-inversion patterns that can provide milder growing conditions and an extended growing season. Secured Water Infrastructure: Water security is paramount. This property features gravity-ready, spring-fed water infrastructure, ensuring a reliable, independent freshwater source. Off-Grid Power & Energy Redundancy: Minimize your reliance on the public utility grid. The homestead is equipped with a solar power system complete with battery storage, offering immediate electrical backup and independent energy generation. Secure Infrastructure & Workshops: A functional workshop and existing homestead improvements provide an exceptional head start for securing your assets, tools, and agricultural operations. Whether you are seeking a private bug-out property, a functional hobby farm, or a fully realized off-grid homestead, this Ellenboro property provides the land, water, and power security required for true self-sufficiency. Buyers should independently evaluate soils, water capacity, sunlight, frost patterns and suitability for their intended agricultural uses.
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| List Price: | $425,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 1 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 504 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4413857 |
| Subdivision: | none |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Lot Description: | Orchard(s), Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 1984 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Sunshine |
| Middle: | East Rutherford |
| High: | East Rutherford |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 08-21-2026 | Listed | $425,000 | $844 |
| 12-25-2025 | Price Decrease | $260,000-10.34% | $516 |
| 11-12-2025 | Listed | $290,000 | $576 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Sunshine Elementary School | 3 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | 8 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | 9 miles | PK-05 | 5 |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 10 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 464 Mason Road, Ellenboro NC | 0 mi | $425,000 | days | |
| 995 Towery Trace, Ellenboro NC | 0.7 mi | $790,000 | days | |
| 159 Volley Road, Ellenboro NC | 0.8 mi | $289,900 | days | |
| 1300 Towery Trace, Ellenboro NC | 0.9 mi | $490,000 | 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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464 Mason Road, Ellenboro NC is a 504 ft2 on a 23.000 acres lot. This is for $425,000. This has 1 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1984.
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