Aerial View - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
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Entry Way - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
View from Entry Way - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Living Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Living Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Living Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Dining Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Dining Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
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Kitchen - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Kitchen - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Kitchen - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Kitchen - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Kitchen - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Pantry - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Laundry Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Sunroom/Mudroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Living Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bedroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bedroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bedroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bathroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bathroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bathroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bathroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Primary Bathroom - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Bedroom 2 - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Bathroom 2 - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Bathroom 2 - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Bonus Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Bonus Room - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
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Basement - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Gate at Entrance - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Front - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
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Back Deck - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Back Deck - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Back Deck - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Covered Portion of Back Deck - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Creek - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Equipment Shed - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Pond In Back - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Driveway from Back - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
Aerial View from Front of Home - 495 Shires Road, Ellenboro
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$695,000

495 Shires Road
Ellenboro, NC 28040
Listed by Tracy Whisnant · REMAX Select
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,932 sqft
Year built
2000

About this home

Escape to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath log home nestled well off the road on a beautiful property featuring both a pond and a creek. A circular driveway welcomes you home, leading to the attached 2-car garage and setting the stage for the serene surroundings. Inside, you'll find warm wood finishes, a comfortable floor plan, and spacious living areas designed for everyday living. The bright sunroom offers the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while taking in views of the property. A generously sized laundry room adds convenience, while large closets throughout the home provide abundant storage. The spacious bonus room/loft is ideal for a home office, guest space, hobby room, or additional living area. The basement offers even more storage, workshop space, or endless possibilities for future expansion. Step outside and experience the beauty of nature with your own private pond and gently flowing creek. Whether you're relaxing on the property, fishing by the pond, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting, this one-of-a-kind log home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm, comfort, and privacy.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4409161
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
68
On market date
July 29, 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
Ellenboro Elementary School
1.35 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
610
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
East Rutherford Middle School
3.65 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
543
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
East Rutherford High School
3.54 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
685
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Rutherford County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Ellenboro'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).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$4,335/mo
$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 16 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.