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Property Description
Horse Lover's Dream Mini Farm with Direct CETA Trail Access! Experience the ultimate equestrian lifestyle on this beautiful mini farm with direct access to the CETA trail system, allowing you to ride straight from your barn onto more than 100 miles of scenic trails. The newer home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a versatile bonus room perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby room. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting wood-burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, and a spacious kitchen pantry. Designed with horse owners in mind, the property includes a 4-stall barn complete with a tack room, feed room, hot and cold water, fans in every stall, and an insulated roof for year-round comfort. Additional equestrian amenities include a riding ring, hay shed, track system fencing, two fenced pastures, and a dry lot. Enjoy outdoor living with covered front and rear porches, plus an RV hookup, carport, large storage shed, horse-safe fencing around most of the property, and a fenced back yard for dogs. This exceptional property offers the perfect combination of comfortable living and outstanding horse facilities, all with the convenience of direct access to one of the area's premier trail systems.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1568 John Smith Rd
General
- Price: $599,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4411642
- Updated: 8/5/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Other - See Remarks
Location
- County: Polk
School Information
- Middle School: Polk
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Barn, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Pasture, Riding Trail, Tack Room, Other - See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Special Assmt Amt.: none
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Property ID: P109-53
- Plat: F/1336
- Lot Number: 447/409
Listed by Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles
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Schools
Schools serving 1568 John Smith Rd
School District:Polk County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tryon Elementary School, Tryon, NC 100 School Place, Tryon, NC 28782 | PK-5 | 9.7 mi |
Polk County Middle School 321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756 | 6-8 | 8.3 mi |
Polk County High School 1681 North Carolina 108, Columbus, NC 28722 | 9-12 | 7.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1568 John Smith Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/05/2026
Listed
$599,000
663.06%
MLS
3/09/2020
Sold
$78,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1568 John Smith Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,889
10%
$355,480
34%
2024
$1,715
2%
$264,596
—
2023
$1,689
3%
$264,596
—
2022
$1,636
3%
$264,596
—
2021
$1,583
237%
$264,596
257%
2020
$470
-16%
$74,100
-16%
2019
$560
7%
$88,400
—
2018
$525
4%
$88,400
71%
2017
$507
49%
$51,560
—
2016
$341
—
$51,560
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1568 John Smith Road, Columbus, NC 28722 (MLS# 4411642) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of acres. 1568 John Smith Road is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on August 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1568 John Smith Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Columbus? You can browse all Columbus real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

