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$695,000

240 Persimmon Hill Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Listed by Nikki Sauvé · Sauvé Collective
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,472 sqft
Year built
2015

About this home

Set on 3.02 private, wooded acres in the desirable Persimmon Hill community, this custom Craftsman offers quality construction, thoughtful updates, and a setting that feels both peaceful and inviting. A welcoming covered front porch with a custom gas carriage light sets the tone before you even step inside. The heart of the home is the vaulted great room where exposed wood beams, a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace, and custom built-ins create a warm gathering space. The open kitchen features granite countertops, a large center island, abundant cabinetry, a new induction range, and flows effortlessly into the dining area and screened porch, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The main level offers a spacious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a full guest bath, an office space/piano nook/flex space, laundry room, and the ease of one level living. Upstairs, a generous bonus room provides flexible space for guests, a media room, home gym, or playroom. Beyond the finishes, this home has been carefully maintained and extensively improved. Recent updates include upgraded electrical throughout with LED lighting, dimmers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a fully encapsulated crawlspace with commercial grade dehumidification, and numerous improvements that provide lasting value and peace of mind for the next owner. An attached two car garage with a separate workshop provides everyday functionality, while the surrounding hardwoods create a beautiful natural backdrop in every season. Quality craftsmanship, meaningful updates, and timeless design make this a property you'll appreciate more with every visit.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4405734
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Persimmon Hill
Status
Active
Days on market
42
On market date
July 21, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
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
Tryon Elementary School
5.12 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
386
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
3.74 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
1.83 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 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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Columbus, from live MLS data.

On the market 42 days -- 160 fewer days than Columbus's current average of 202 days.
For reference, the median list price across 126 active listings in Columbus right now is $437,500.

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$139,000 down
$556,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,606
Property tax (est.)$579
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 2, 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.