Escape the ordinary at this private off-grid homestead tucked into the wooded mountains of Rutherford County. Offered with two adjoining parcels totaling approximately 23 acres, 464 Mason Road combines a rustic 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin with the infrastructure for a more self-sufficient way of life. Originally built as a hunting cabin in 1984, the home has evolved into an established mountain homestead surrounded by woods, trails and nature.
The property operates completely off-grid with solar power, lithium battery storage, spring-fed water with filtration and holding tank, propane for the range, dryer and heat, supplemental wood-stove heat, a backup gas generator and Starlink internet. The county records 540 square feet of living area, while generous porch and deck areas extend the living experience outdoors.
Outside is where this property really begins to tell its story. A fenced garden, electrified greenhouse, two chicken coops, 15' x 15' shop and woodshed provide an established foundation for homesteading and permaculture. The sellers also report hiking trails, and an underground camper setup with water, electric, and septic connections.
The property is located in the isothermal belt and provides a unique and special growing climate. HOA is for road maintenance.
Whether your dream is homesteading, a private mountain retreat, recreational acreage or simply living with fewer ties to the grid, this is an opportunity to step into a lifestyle that has already been started for you.
And like any good mountain property, these woods come with stories. Western North Carolina has a long tradition of Bigfoot folklore—including the local legend known as Knobby. Sit on the porch, listen to the woods and decide for yourself.
Wildlife sightings are likely. Knobby sightings are not guaranteed.
Property Details
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating
- Propane, Wood Stove
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1.0
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Lot Features
- Orchard(s), Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Orchard(s), Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
- Exterior Materials
- Storage
- Acres
- 0.001
- Square Feet
- 504.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 23.0
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1984
- Foundation
- Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- Spring
- Utility Features
- Satellite Internet Available
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- none
- Elementary School
- Sunshine
- Middle School
- East Rutherford
- High School
- East Rutherford
- County
- Rutherford
- Region
- Ellenboro
- Original List Price
- $425,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 10
- HOA
- 1
Location
Legal
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Listed by Mary Love (#CARmlove)
Listing Office: Love The Green Real Estate Consulting Firm (#CARNCM30580)
