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About this home
Lot #51 offers approximately 2 acres on Elliott Drive with a gently sloping terrain, an existing driveway cut in, and a cleared homesite—giving you a head start on your future build. Whether you're looking for a peaceful permanent residence, a second home, or a vacation rental investment, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Green River Highlands is an established private community with vacation rentals already operating in the area. The location is especially appealing for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, equestrian events, and mountain destinations. The Tryon International Equestrian Center is just minutes away, while Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are also within easy driving distance. Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville, SC, provide additional options for dining, shopping, entertainment, and airports. Enjoy the privacy and beauty of a gated mountain community while remaining conveniently close to some of Western North Carolina's most popular attractions. **Highlights:** * Approximately 2 acres * Gently sloping homesite * Driveway already cut in * Homesite already cleared * Gated Green River Highlands community * Great potential for a permanent residence or vacation home * Short-term vacation rentals are permitted, subject to applicable community rules and regulations * Convenient to Tryon International Equestrian Center * Close to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock * Approximately an hour from Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville, SC Build your mountain retreat, your forever home, or your next investment property on this attractive homesite in Green River Highlands.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4417296
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Green River Highlands
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 31
- On market date
- August 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Rutherfordton'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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Rutherfordton, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 21, 2026.
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.







