Unique Saluda Property - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
255 & 257 Crescent St - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
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257 Crescent St (Red House) - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
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Loft Area/Living Room - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Loft - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Loft - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Dining Area - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Dining - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bath - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bathroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 3 (also has laundry hook up so could be used as laundry room) - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bathroom 3 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Rear View of 255 Crescent St - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
View from Upper Deck of 255 Crescent St - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
257 Crescent St (Red House) - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Living Room/Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Living Room/Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Living Room/Entry - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Living Room/Entry - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Kitchen - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Kitchen with Laundry Closet - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bedroom - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Primary Bath - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bedroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Bathroom 2 - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Secondary Laundry in Basement - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
Red House (side view to basement entry) - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
3-Stall Garage - 255 & 257 Crescent Street, Saluda
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$650,000

255 & 257 Crescent Street
Saluda, NC 28773
Listed by Lori Ledford · Coldwell Banker Advantage
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Living area
1,377 sqft
Year built
1980

About this home

Bring all offers! Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from downtown Saluda, 255 & 257 Crescent Street present a rare opportunity to own a unique property with over 8 acres of gently rolling pastureland. Located less than one mile from Main Street, this versatile property features two homes, a pond, a garage with attached shed, and expansive open space with a variety of potential uses. Property is zoned Multiple Use. Now offered at an improved price, this property presents exceptional value for buyers seeking acreage, flexibility, and the opportunity to create something truly special in one of Western North Carolina's most charming mountain towns. The brown home offers approximately 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with distinctive wood architectural details, a loft area, and a spacious floor plan full of character and ready for renovation or updates to suit your vision. The red home is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence featuring hardwood floors and an open-concept layout, providing a solid foundation for continued enjoyment or future improvements. The property offers a unique blend of usable acreage, multiple dwellings, and a highly desirable location. The pond creates a peaceful focal point, though restoration work may be needed to maximize its potential. While the homes and grounds would benefit from repairs and updates, the possibilities are plentiful for those seeking a property with character, space, and significant upside potential. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, hobby farm, investment opportunity, family compound, or a property to renovate and make your own, this offering provides a rare combination of acreage, versatility, and location. Conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and area attractions, this is an exceptional opportunity to reimagine and restore a unique Saluda property.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4383610
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
130
On market date
May 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
3
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
Saluda Elementary School
0.59 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
152
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
10.18 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
9 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 Saluda'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).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$130,000 down
$520,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,373
Property tax (est.)$542
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 18 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.