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$2,800,000

Collettsville, NC 28611
Listed by Anna Story · Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.2
Living area
5,294 sqft
Year built
2003

About this home

Along the pristine banks of the Old Johns River sits this remarkable log estate offering an unparalleled blend of mountain luxury, natural beauty, and privacy across 62.80 wooded and pasture acres. Surrounded by rolling landscapes, mature timber, and serene river frontage, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to own a true legacy retreat in the North Carolina mountains. The handcrafted log home showcases three spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. Warm wood interiors, soaring ceilings, and inviting gathering spaces create an atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming. Recent improvements enhance both the home's appeal and functionality, including a new roof installed in 2022, freshly painted interior spaces, new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the lower level, beautifully updated primary bathroom suite with tiled glass shower, upstairs guest bathroom was also updated, epoxy-coated workshop garage floors, updated ceiling fans, and refreshed landscaping that complements the natural beauty of the setting. Designed for recreation and relaxation, the home includes a dedicated game room complete with a stone fireplace and pool table. Evenings can be best gathered around the fire pit beneath a canopy of stars. Automobile enthusiasts, hobbyists, and outdoor adventurers will appreciate the attached two-car garage, as well as the separate workshop garage, offering abundant space for vehicles, equipment, storage, and creative pursuits. With over 2,000 feet of frontage along the Old Johns River, abundant acreage, and a setting that balances seclusion with accessibility, this extraordinary estate is ideal as a mountain retreat, multigenerational family compound, equestrian property, recreational haven, or unique commercial opportunity. The extensive river frontage lends itself to outdoor adventures, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and the potential for thoughtfully planned glamping accommodations or boutique river cottages. Rarely does a property combine such significant acreage, exceptional river access, recent upgrades, and mountain-luxury living in one offering. Experience the beauty, tranquility, and enduring appeal of this extraordinary riverfront estate. Additional disclosures include: taxes reflect the property is in a forestry/farm tax deferred program which must be continued to receive the tax deferred value and a portion of the land is located in the flood plain by the river. Seller purchased home in current finished state. Please note discrepancy in measurements from tax office and the professional measurements. Comes mostly furnished with just a few exclusions.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4393186
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Collettsville School
1.08 mi away · Grades -1-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
16.0:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
Middle
Gamewell Middle
6.72 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
502
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
High
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
12.7 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
204
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Caldwell County Schools

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$560,000 down
$2,240,000 loan
Principal & interest$14,529
Property tax (est.)$2,333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 17, 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.