485 Frog Creek Road

Union Mills, NC
$ 2,474,600 Beds 0 Baths 1 Sq 576
Monthly Estimate* How much can I afford?

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.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 2,474,600
  • City
  • Union Mills
  • Bedrooms
  • 0
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • RUTHERFORD
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Rutherford County
  • Lot Size
  • 247.46 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28167
  • Sqr Footage
  • 576
  • Year Built
  • 1800
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 4395736
Listed By: Sauvé Collective; nikki@sauvecollective.com
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 576
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Heat Pump,Kerosene
Cooling Central Air,Heat Pump
Appliances Electric Range,Refrigerator
Construction Materials Log
Year Built 1800
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 117175 +
Additional Parcels Description 1630509,117174
County Rutherford
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name None
Garage Y/N No
Full Baths 1
Directions 64 to Centennial Right on Frog Creek Rd Cabin on left
High School Unspecified
City Union Mills
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Unspecified
Middle/Junior High School Unspecified
Additional Parcels Y/N Yes
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo None
Construction Type Site Built
Tax Assessed Value 347900
Listing Terms Cash

Interior Features

Fireplace Features Other - See Remarks
Basement (Y/N) No
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 576
Laundry Features None
Total Baths 1
SqFt Main 576

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 247.46
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Gravel,Paved
Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
Adjust Payment Options
Agent Photo

Let's determine your purchasing power. Working with my mortgage partner, you'll have the information you need to shop for a home with confidence.

Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA, or jumbo loans.

Mortgage calculator provided courtesy of Inside Real Estate.

Schools

Elementary School Unspecified Elementary School
Middle School Unspecified Middle School
High School Unspecified High School

Price History

6/20/2026 Listed $2,474,600

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28167

Price
AVG $690K
$2.47M
Year Built
AVG 1987
1800
Visits
AVG 213
77
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

485 Frog Creek Road Union Mills, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $2474600 with 576 sqft and a lot size of 247.46 Acres Acre(s). 485 Frog Creek Road Union Mills has 0 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1800. The property's zip code is 28167 which is in Union Mills, NC

*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Financial calculator disclaimer: Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

Mortgage calculator provided courtesy of Inside Real Estate.

All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed, and should be independently verified. The real estate information and related content displayed on this site is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.