$950,000
About this home
HISTORIC 16-ACRE RIVERFRONT ESTATE | SIX CABINS | WATERFALL VIEWS | POOL A truly distinctive Western North Carolina property where history, nature and gathering spaces come together. Set on approximately 16 acres along the Second Broad River, this historic estate offers an extraordinary setting for enjoying the outdoors, entertaining, hosting family and friends, or creating a private retreat. The approximately 4,200-SF main residence is complemented by six insulated sleeper cabins, an approximately 800-SF bathhouse, 20’ x 40’ heated saltwater pool, waterfall views, extensive landscaping, privacy fencing, gated entry and parking for approximately 50 vehicles. The property offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, including fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, exploring trails and enjoying the surrounding natural landscape. Multiple areas throughout the property provide opportunities for gathering, recreation and outdoor activities. The Second Broad River and waterfall views create a setting rarely found in a property of this scale. Approximately $500,000 in improvements have been made since 2025, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation, septic, cabin and bathhouse improvements, landscaping, fencing and pool improvements. Permits and documentation are available for buyer due diligence. Whether envisioned as a private estate, family compound, multigenerational property, recreational retreat or a place to gather with family and friends, this property offers a rare combination of historic character, acreage, riverfront setting, water features, accommodations and recreational amenities. Conveniently located near Forest City and within reach of the mountains, lakes and attractions of Western North Carolina. Buyer to independently verify all permitted uses, restrictions, permits, square footage, improvements and intended use.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4427773
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- September 24, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 5.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.0:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.0:1
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 25 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.