




485 Frog Creek Rd, Union Mills, NC, 28167
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Log
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Fireplace features: Other - See Remarks
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 576
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Kerosene
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 576
- Total interior livable area: 576 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 117175 +
- Zoning: Unzoned
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 247.46 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Rutherford County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $12,512 | $150,144 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,010 | $12,120 |
| Property Taxes | $1,306 | $15,672 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $15,028 | $180,336 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Listed for sale | $2,474,600 |
| 2023-09-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-03 | Listed for sale | $1,329,250 |
