54 Thad Johnson Dr, Saluda, NC, 28773
About This Home
Tucked away on two peaceful acres just minutes from historic downtown Saluda, this beautifully maintained mountain cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Featuring approximately 800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the open-concept floor plan includes two bedrooms and one spacious full bathroom with tasteful updates throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. A paved driveway and concrete parking area welcome you home, while the pole barn and storage shed provide excellent space for an RV, boat, outdoor equipment, hobbies, 2 vehicles or additional storage. Spend your evenings gathered around the custom fire pit, relax on the side deck with your morning coffee, and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding woods. The encapsulated crawlspace with a dehumidifier enhances energy efficiency and helps protect the home year-round. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a peaceful mountain retreat, or an investment opportunity, this charming cottage offers exceptional flexibility with no HOA. Just a short drive from Saluda's charming shops, local restaurants, art galleries, and endless outdoor recreation, this delightful mountain cottage captures the best of mountain living while keeping you close to everything that makes Saluda so special. Come experience the peace, privacy, and magic of this mountain retreat!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Closet
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Open Floorplan,Pantry
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: P13144
- Zoning: MU
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Storage
Lot
- Lot size: 2 Acres
- Features: Hilly,Level,Private,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport,Driveway,Parking Space(s),RV Access/Parking
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
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
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk 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 | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $101 | $1,212 |
| Property Taxes | $160 | $1,920 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,104 | $25,248 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $324,999 |
| 2025-08-08 | Listing removed | $390,000 |
| 2025-06-22 | Listed for sale | $390,000 |
| 2020-08-14 | Sold | $195,000 |
| 2020-07-03 | Pending sale | $185,000 |
| 2020-07-02 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
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