175 ft +/- Waterfall - PRIVATE!!!
The amazing waterfall lot on the "other end" - even though it does touch Lot 5 Shoal Ridge.. that would be a trek, easier to drive around to that side! :)
The Cave at the bottom of a short hike from Lot 1 Shoal Ridge 15-20 Mins and then a brisk hike back up.. enjoyable! (with a few lights in water)
A 175+ FT Waterfall!!!! Come enjoy!
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Lot 1,2,3 Falls Road have this beautiful sunset views!
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
100+ MILE VIEWS AND SUNSETS... JUST WAIT AND SEE IT!
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
The amazing waterfall lot on the "other end" - even though it does touch Lot 5 Shoal Ridge.. that would be a trek, easier to drive around to that side! :)
YOUR OWN 175+FT WATERFALL AWAITS! IT'S AMAZING!
See all the birds in the "sanctuary" as you enjoy soaking in the fresh water!
LOT 5 PANO OF WNC W/ OVER 100 MILE VIEWS!!!
Shoal Ridge 5part of views!
View while standing on Shoal Ridge #5
View from Falls Rd #3
Buy one lot or all of them - Multiple MLS #s - 150ft+ Waterfall is located on another MLS/Parcel.
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
Top of waterfall looking back with drone
Top of waterfall looking out with drone!
Manmade Pond and the creek(s) area above the waterfall!!!
Up from waterfall, less than 5 minutes to your feet in the water!
The views have been opened up for a beautiful sunset as you head up from hanging out at the waterfall!
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
These are the approx 100+/- acres on Shoal Ridge
See the Shoal Ridge plat, where the additional "waterfall" parcel comes in "from" it. and also the pink dotted line is the proposal of splitting up the two lots on Falls #3A and #3B
This is Falls Road 1 and 2, across from Falls Road 3, with Falls 3A and 3B proposal of upper and lower, both great areas!
This is the 4.31 Acres at the "top" of the page on Tranquility
Pink dots indicate the proposal of the two lots on N Tranquility by seller of A and B
Buy one lot or all of them - Multiple MLS #s - 150ft+ Waterfall is located on another MLS/Parcel.
EEEEEK! It's different each time you go, no VIEW is the same!
EEEEEK! It's different each time you go, no VIEW is the same!
EEEEEK! It's different each time you go, no VIEW is the same!
So many homesites with underground power, well water and the BEST Views and Personal Amenities you will find!
Over 4+ acre lot!!!!
*This lot is right before you get to Shoal Ridge Lots... great views, too!!!!
EEEEEK! It's different each time you go, no VIEW is the same!
EEEEEK! It's different each time you go, no VIEW is the same!
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Buy one lot or all of them - Multiple MLS #s - 150ft+ Waterfall is located on another MLS/Parcel.
To the right on Lot 5 Shoal Ridge
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$1,905,029

Union Mills, NC 28167
Listed by Erika Bradley · Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles
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About this home

Not all luxury is constructed. Some of it is discovered! Offered at a level seldom seen for an asset of this magnitude, Shoal Ridge + Falls Road presents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire 160+± acres of gated, generational land in the foothills of Western North Carolina—where elevation, water, privacy, and long-range vistas intersect with intention. This is not merely acreage; it is a place of presence and permanence. Fog drifts through the valleys at dawn, sunsets ignite the ridgelines in warm light, and evening skies reveal uninterrupted constellations—each day offering a different expression of the landscape’s quiet power. From select elevated vantage points, the property captures 100-mile+/- layered mountain panoramas across the Blue Ridge. On exceptionally clear days, binocular-assisted sightlines may extend to the distant Black Mountains, including Mount Mitchell, as well as far-off summits near Mount Pisgah and Waterrock Knob. Even under cloud cover, the overlapping ridges deliver exceptional depth, scale, and atmosphere—views that consistently outperform expectations. The land itself is defined by rare natural elements: • A private waterfall estimated at approximately 175 ft+/- • A natural cave, accessed by a private trail, showcasing striking teal-toned water • A pond and gently flowing creeks with sandy beds • Multiple carefully positioned, cleared homesites, each offering separation and distinct outlooks • An established interior road network throughout Currently configured across multiple parcels—including five 19–20± acre tracts at Shoal Ridge and additional Falls Road acreage—this offering allows for singular estate ownership, selective subdivision, or long-term stewardship as a private preserve or retreat-oriented compound. The groundwork has already been laid. Gated access, underground power, shared well infrastructure, and internal roads are in place—removing common development barriers while preserving freedom of design. With no HOA, no minimum square footage requirements, and only light original covenants affecting portions of the land, this property offers autonomy rarely found at this scale. Despite its seclusion, the location remains highly convenient—minutes to Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Hendersonville, with accessible routes to Asheville, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Charlotte for regional and international connectivity. This is a property that rewards presence! Shoal Ridge + Falls Road must be experienced to be fully understood. Proof of funds or pre-approval required prior to scheduling a showing.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4327365
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
New Forest Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
184
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Pinnacle Elementary School
4.11 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
233
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
R-S Middle School
11.48 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
603
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
R-S Central High School
8.69 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
769
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools

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