$830,000
UNDER CONTRACT $85K PRICE DROP

495 Dancing Willow Way Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Estimated payment $4,945/month

Total Views 3,773
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,404 Sq Ft
$345 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Equestrian Center
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fireplace
  • Barn
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

495 Dancing Willow Way, tucked in the foothills on nearly 24 acres, this versatile property offers privacy, functionality, and income potential. The 3BR/2BA log cabin features an open floor plan, walkout basement, and a series of recent updates inside and out including hardboard siding, windows, electrical, gutters, & new concrete driveway. An expansive 17x40 detached garage provides space for an RV, storage or projects. Equestrian amenities include a 6-stall barn with walk-out stalls, riding arena & cross-fenced pasture that allows 6 separate turnouts, with an outbuilding that would serve well as a small barn or chicken coop.The 1 bed/1 bath Green River Cabin—currently rented month-to-month—sits beside a designated RV site, offering additional options for guests or rental income. Move-in ready and thoughtfully improved, this property is ideal for horse lovers, hobby farming, or simply enjoying a peaceful retreat in the Carolina foothills. Showings by appointment only.

Listing Agent

Nikki Sauve

Tryon Horse & Home LLC Brokerage Email: nsauve@tryonhorseandhome.com License #105532 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Machine Shed
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Equestrian Center
  • Paddocks
  • Tack Room
  • Hay Storage
  • Stables
  • Arena

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1620715

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,853

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 345.26
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: nsauve@tryonhorseandhome.com
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1308
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1128
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1530
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1096
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2404
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 2404
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Hay Storage, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 680
  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Pasture, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Area: 23.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1620715
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 40/313
  • Horse Amenities: Arena, Barn, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Pasture, Stable(s), Tack Room
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $3,853 $679,900 $165,700 $514,200
2023 $2,410 $679,900 $165,700 $514,200
2022 $2,410 $328,300 $85,100 $243,200
2021 $2,304 $323,000 $85,100 $237,900
2020 $2,304 $323,000 $85,100 $237,900
2019 $2,296 $323,000 $85,100 $237,900
2018 $1,997 $274,000 $84,900 $189,100
2016 $2,116 $274,000 $84,900 $189,100
2013 -- $274,000 $84,900 $189,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $830,000 -1.8% $345 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $845,000 -5.6% $351 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $895,000 -2.2% $372 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $915,000 +251.9% $381 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Sold $260,000 -25.5% $111 / Sq Ft
04/10/2019 04/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2019 03/26/19 For Sale $349,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2019 03/09/19 Price Changed $349,000 -5.4% $149 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $369,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
01/09/2019 01/09/19 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2018 10/22/18 Price Changed $369,000 -6.6% $158 / Sq Ft
08/25/2018 08/25/18 For Sale $395,000 -- $169 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $713,000 Purser & Glenn Pllc
Deed -- Setzer Zazchary B
Warranty Deed $354,000 Worley & Peltz Pllc
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $208,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $370,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4255962

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 1620715