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$1,479,000

240 Morning Ride Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Listed by Kathy Tamburro · Coldwell Banker Caine/Williams
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
4,869 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Nearly 4,900 sq ft of fully furnished, turn-key mountain living on White Oak Mountain, with sweeping long-range views. Built of 12-inch solid timber beams, with 200-year-old heart pine floors, three stone fireplaces, and a whole-house generator, it’s ready for you to arrive with nothing but your suitcase. From the rocking chair front porch to the expansive foyer, the arrival sets the tone for a home designed with intention. Rich materials and curated finishes tell a story of heritage and craftsmanship, including historic heart pine floors and hand-painted brick flooring imported from Italy. The great room is the showpiece: soaring cathedral wood-beam ceilings, a stone gas fireplace, and walls of glass framing the mountain views. The spacious dining area and eat-in kitchen share a second stone fireplace and a large center island, so the kitchen is a natural gathering place. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary. It has its own stone fireplace, an iron clawfoot tub with a view, a beautifully renovated shower, and new granite on the dual vanities. A powder room and a walk-in laundry/pantry complete the main floor. Upstairs, a loft makes a quiet spot for reading, and two private guest suites each have an ensuite bath. The lower level is built for entertaining, with a pub-style recreation room that includes a bar and billiards space. It also offers a study or art studio, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, all positioned to take in the views. The unfinished areas add real function: a utility room with a second washer/dryer, a freezer, and a refrigerator, plus a well-equipped tool room and two storage rooms. Outdoors, a full-length rear deck is set up for entertaining and stargazing. There is also a lower-level patio, a charming gazebo, and expansive green space surrounded by natural beauty. Peace of mind is built in: whole-house generator, metal roof, Andersen aluminum-clad hurricane-rated windows, updated rear doors, and water filtration. Truly move-in ready: the sale includes nearly all furnishings, antiques, fine art, and collectibles, down to the cookware, dishes, and linens. The community offers walking trails and three lakes on this gorgeous mountain stocked for fishing. An adjacent 1.56-acre lot is also available for purchase (Parcel #P58 85, Lot #45, Blk A), giving you a rare chance to expand your mountain footprint. Just a scenic 10-minute drive up the mountain brings you to panoramic views, while grocery stores, medical services, banking, and county offices are conveniently located at the base in this charming town, offering everyday essentials within easy reach of your peaceful nature sanctuary.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4377490
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
White Oak Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
176
On market date
May 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Tryon Elementary School
4.5 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
386
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
2.8 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Polk County Schools
High
Polk County Early College
1.86 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
60
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Polk County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Columbus's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Columbus, from live MLS data.

On the market 176 days -- 41 fewer days than Columbus's current average of 217 days.
For reference, the median list price across 121 active listings in Columbus right now is $450,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$9,057/mo
$295,800 down
$1,183,200 loan
Principal & interest$7,674
Property tax (est.)$1,233
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 4 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.