Secure your peace of mind and build a self-reliant lifestyle on this premier 23.7-acre homestead located in Rutherford County’s highly desirable Isothermal Belt region. Designed for energy independence, food security, and long-term sustainability, this off-grid-ready property offers the essential infrastructure needed for complete grid-independent living.
Established Food Security: The acreage features an established orchard and diverse food-producing plantings, supported by a fully fenced garden, a greenhouse for year-round seed starting, and functional chicken coops. Located in the unique Isothermal Belt, the property benefits from regional temperature-inversion patterns that can provide milder growing conditions and an extended growing season. Secured Water Infrastructure: Water security is paramount. This property features gravity-ready, spring-fed water infrastructure, ensuring a reliable, independent freshwater source.
Off-Grid Power & Energy Redundancy: Minimize your reliance on the public utility grid. The homestead is equipped with a solar power system complete with battery storage, offering immediate electrical backup and independent energy generation.
Secure Infrastructure & Workshops: A functional workshop and existing homestead improvements provide an exceptional head start for securing your assets, tools, and agricultural operations.
Whether you are seeking a private bug-out property, a functional hobby farm, or a fully realized off-grid homestead, this Ellenboro property provides the land, water, and power security required for true self-sufficiency.
Buyers should independently evaluate soils, water capacity, sunlight, frost patterns and suitability for their intended agricultural uses.
Active
$425,000
464 Mason Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
1beds
504sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
23 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$843/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Established orchardFunctional workshopFunctional chicken coopsGravity-ready spring-fed water infrastructureExisting homestead improvementsFully fenced gardenDiverse food-producing plantings
- 39 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Love mary@lovethegreen.org,
Love The Green Real Estate Consulting Firm
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4413857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 504
- Total interior livable area: 504 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 504
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Electric
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 23 Acres
- Features: Orchard(s), Private, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1606269
- Zoning: none
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Satellite Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Ellenboro
- Elevation: 1500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $843/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,200
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+316.7%$843/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Sold | $102,000-2.9%$202/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Contingent | $105,000$208/sqft |
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| 1/22/2020 | Price change | $105,000-8.3%$208/sqft |
Source: Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury #3533876 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $114,500+4.1%$227/sqft |
Source: Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury #3533876 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2007 | Sold | $110,000$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $119,200 |
| 2024 | $697 +0.7% | $119,200 |
| 2023 | $692 +22.6% | $119,200 +53.6% |
| 2022 | $564 | $77,600 |
| 2021 | $564 +1.4% | $77,600 |
| 2020 | $557 +1.5% | $77,600 |
| 2019 | $549 -2% | $77,600 -2% |
| 2018 | $560 | $79,200 |
| 2016 | $560 | $79,200 |
| 2013 | $560 | $79,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,200 +8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28040
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunshine
- Middle: East Rutherford
- High: East Rutherford
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.





