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721 Old Mill Rd, Lake Lure, NC, 28746

2beds
1baths
960sqft
$299,999
$312price/sqft
$1,937/moest. monthly cost
$77,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Situated on 3 private UNRESTRICTED acres, in a prime location between Lake Lure and Rutherfordton, this versatile property features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home and offers the freedom to create, expand, or invest without restriction. Whether you're envisioning a full-time residence, short-term rental, mini-farm, hunting cabin or future development, the potential here is truly unlimited. Enjoy the perfect balance of convenience and privacy, with easy access to both Lake Lure and Rutherfordton while still surrounded by peaceful, natural beauty. Opportunities like this, unrestricted land in such a desirable location, are increasingly hard to find. Bring your vision and make it your own!

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

4/10
4/10
R-S Middle SchoolGrades 6-88.9 mi
4/10
R-S Central High SchoolGrades 9-128.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2020

Materials

  • Foundation: None

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 960

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Ductless
  • Cooling features: Ductless

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 960
  • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1642800
  • Zoning: none
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

  • Lot size: 3 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 6

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Landslide
Lightning
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Rutherford County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,516$18,192
Home Insurance *$95$1,140
Property Taxes $126$1,512
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$1,937$23,244
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$66,411/yr
40% on housing$58,110/yr
45% on housing$51,653/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.6%
11.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 8.5%
8.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$312This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28746$286
Rutherford County$228

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28746$284
Rutherford County$196

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-01Listed for sale$350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJenn Saltouros
BrokerageHoward Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure

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