$495,000
SOLD DEC 8, 2025

147 Helton Ln Mill Spring, NC 28756

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,298 Sq Ft
48.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$381 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hilly Lot
  • Pond
  • Ranch Style House
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2025

Remote and serene 48.24-acre unrestricted property in Polk County, just a short drive off Highway 9, offering the perfect combination of privacy and convenience. This charming 1977, 4 bedroom, 1 bath home features a full basement & a two-car carport. The property is complemented by a barn, shed, pond, and two creeks (small & deep), creating a peaceful and versatile setting. The property is a nature lover's paradise, boasting fig trees, grapevines, pecans, blueberries, plums, peaches and even garlic planted in the ground! Priced at $500k this land presents endless possibilities, from creating a tiny home community, developing short-term rental opportunities, or simply enjoying the abundant space and natural beauty. The landscape is picturesque, private, and brimming with potential for the visionary buyer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a multi-use property in one of Polk County's most desirable rural locations. Convenient to Lake Lure, Tryon International Equestrian Center, Saluda, Spartanburg, Hendersonville & Asheville.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Nelon

Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty Brokerage Email: tara@pinnaclesir.com License #251098 Listed on: 10/18/2025

Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Trenton Thomas

Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty License #324165

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Front Green Space
  • Private Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • 1,298 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Access to stream, creek or river
  • Pond

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P53-34

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 381.36
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: tara@pinnaclesir.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1298
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1298
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 1298
  • Bedroom Main: 4

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Green Area, Hilly, Pond(s), Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: P53-34
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: none

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Helton Jean C
Bought by
Beurskens Anthony J
Seller's Agent
Tara Nelon
Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Trenton Thomas
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$470,250
Outstanding Balance
$470,250
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,927

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Bought by
Helton Marvin M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1997
Bought by
Helton Marvin M
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $470,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $381 / Sq Ft
10/18/2025 10/18/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $385 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $650 $129,356 $42,951 $86,405
2024 $689 $107,243 $37,195 $70,048
2023 $1,657 $241,427 $57,657 $183,770
2022 $1,609 $241,427 $57,657 $183,770
2021 $1,558 $233,296 $57,657 $175,639
2020 $1,366 $192,365 $45,280 $147,085
2019 $1,366 $192,365 $45,280 $147,085
2018 $1,269 $192,365 $45,280 $147,085
2017 $1,269 $210,939 $46,493 $164,446
2016 $1,338 $210,939 $46,493 $164,446
2015 $1,353 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,301 $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4312061

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: P53-34