Private 2+ Acre Turnkey Log Cabin Retreat In Gated Community With River Access– Minutes to Town! A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Western NC! Tucked away on over 2 acres, this handcrafted log cabin is a private mountain sanctuary you’ll never want to leave. Step inside and feel the warmth of its rustic charm—soaring wood ceilings with an inviting open layout. A main-level bedroom plus an upstairs loft and ensuite with bath offers comfortable sleeping spaces, while the screened-in porch invites you to sip coffee, listen to the birds, and savor the fresh mountain air all year-round. Completely turnkey, this retreat is ready for you to simply bring your bags and start living the mountain dream—whether it’s a weekend hideaway or a year-round haven or an investment in a short term rental retreat. Just minutes from Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City, Cleghorn Golf & Gun Club, Tryon International Equestrian Center, and some of the best vineyards in North Carolina. Under an hour to Asheville
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$330,000
120 Sasafras Rdg, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
2.38 Acres Lot
$330,800 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$1,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$330,800
$261,000 - $420,000
$1,489/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 29, 2025 at 12:09pm
Listing Provided by:
Jenn Saltouros 847-338-3978,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
Bought with:
Stephanie Wilson
EXP Realty LLC Rock Hill
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4292175
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Lot
- Size: 2.38 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1629305
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Gated, Picnic Area, Other
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
- Subdivision: River Ridge of Cleghorn South
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $370 annually
- Association name: River Ridge HOA
- Association phone: 917-495-0767
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $330,000-4.3%$275/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292175 | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $345,000$288/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292175 | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $345,000+98.3%$288/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292175 | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Sold | $174,000+9.4%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,405 +12.3% | $218,500 |
| 2023 | $1,251 +19.5% | $218,500 +57.2% |
| 2022 | $1,047 +0.5% | $139,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 8/10Rutherford Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rutherford
- Middle: R-S Middle
- High: R-S Central
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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