$750,000
About this home
A RARE opportunity to own a true Western North Carolina icon! This distinguished family home—constructed with logs transported from a cabin in Tennessee—is steeped in local history and timeless character. Long celebrated as a gathering place for the community, the property spans 4.5 picturesque acres, with the option to purchase additional surrounding land. The 4.5-acre parcel is part of a 55-acre parcel that is being surveyed and is currently listed. See MLS #4295084. ADDITIONAL ACREAGE is available with the house! Contact listing agents for details. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown Columbus, the charming seat of Polk County, and just minutes from I-26, this estate offers convenient access to Asheville, Greenville, SC, and three major airports—perfectly balancing historic appeal with modern accessibility. Step back in time and imagine the possibilities! Featuring five fireplaces, a magnificent hand-laid rock chimney, a slate roof, and wormy chestnut details, this residence showcases the masterful craftsmanship of a bygone era. A gas-fired boiler provides classic radiator heat throughout, preserving the home’s authentic warmth and charm. The original wood floors in the living area and kitchen have been recently refinished, revealing their rich natural beauty. The pastoral setting, combined with wooded privacy and sweeping grounds, creates endless potential. Restore it as a grand private residence, design a multi-generational compound, establish community living, or reimagine it as a boutique retreat or event venue. With your thoughtful updates and renovation, the opportunities are truly limited only by your imagination. This is your chance to own a piece of Polk County history and create a lasting family legacy. Property is being sold “as is.” Seller will make no repairs. (Tax records currently reflect 55 acres).
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4211548
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 567
- On market date
- January 28, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- 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
- 386
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- 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 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Columbus, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 20, 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.