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Property Description
247.46 Acres | Union Mills, NC | Historic Frontier Cabin | Mountains, Creeks & Pasture There are properties you buy. And then there are properties that find you. This is the latter. Tucked into the mountains of Rutherford County, 247.46 acres of pure, untouched North Carolina waits for the person who's been quietly dreaming of something more - more space, more silence, more life. Not a subdivision lot. Not a neighborhood. Not an HOA newsletter. A place where the only thing on the horizon is mountain views, and the only sound at dusk is water moving over rock. The land has it all: sweeping mountain views that stop you in your tracks, open pasture, hardwood forest, and creek frontage that would make a grown man stop and just breathe. Whether you're a hunter looking for your own private ground, a horseman wanting room to roam, or simply someone who has had enough of the noise - this land meets you where you are. At the heart of it stands a cabin that defies modern time. Built in the 1700s or early 1800s, this cabin features a main room anchored by a beautiful fireplace with a kitchen and full bath. It is a living relic of American frontier life in these mountains. Look closely at the walls and you'll find the original rifle ports - narrow openings hand-cut by the settlers who built this place and defended it. This isn't a cabin that was decorated to feel historic. It is history. It has earned its age. Every notch and worn plank tells a story most people will never get to touch. In a world that moves faster every year - where the headlines are relentless, the cities are louder, and privacy feels like a luxury - land like this has become something else entirely: a refuge. A reset. A place to raise your kids the way you were meant to. To hunt your own ground. To sit on a porch in front of a cabin that was standing before this country was what it is today, and feel something settle inside your chest. The seller will not subdivide. This land sells whole, 247.46 acres, one piece, one legacy, one opportunity. Some things are worth protecting. This is one of them.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 485 Frog Creek Rd
General
- Price: $2,474,600
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4395736
- Updated: 6/20/2026
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Other - See Remarks, Other - See Remarks
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Rutherford
- Driving Directions: 64 to Centennial Right on Frog Creek Rd Cabin on left
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Kerosene
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Log
- Main/1st Level: 576 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1800
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 117175
- Lot Number: 1015/485
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Schools
Schools serving 485 Frog Creek Rd
School District:Rutherford County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School 2785 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043 | PK-5 | 4.6 mi |
R-S Middle School 607 Westbrook Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 6-8 | 7.1 mi |
R-S Central High School 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 9-12 | 6.3 mi |
Rutherford Early College High School 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC 28160 | 9-12 | 9.6 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 485 Frog Creek Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/20/2026
Listed
$2,474,600
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MLS
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 485 Frog Creek Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,397
8%
$347,900
—
2021
$2,210
—
$347,900
27%
2022
$2,210
—
$274,000
—
2021
$2,210
3%
$274,000
—
2019
$2,139
-1%
$274,000
—
2018
$2,169
2%
$274,400
—
2017
$2,135
—
$274,400
—
2015
$2,125
—
$274,400
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2014
$2,125
—
$274,400
—
2013
$2,125
—
$274,400
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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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485 Frog Creek Road, Union Mills, NC 28167 (MLS# 4395736) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 485 Frog Creek Road is currently listed for $2,474,600 and was received on June 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 485 Frog Creek Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Union Mills? You can browse all Union Mills real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

