About this home

Discover the beauty of mountain living with Lot 85 in The Summit - a 3.42-acre homesite tucked inside one of Western North Carolina's premier gated mountain communities. This property offers stunning long-range mountain views, peaceful surroundings, and the perfect setting to build your dream retreat, full-time residence, or vacation getaway. Enjoy paved roads, underground utilities, and the privacy of a well-maintained mountain community surrounded by nature. Located in scenic Golden Valley, outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being near South Mountains State Park, known for its extensive hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, waterfalls, fishing, and camping opportunities. Nearby Pot Branch Falls, locally known as "The Pots," is a popular destination featuring beautiful waterfalls, natural rock formations, and refreshing swimming holes. Just a short drive to Rutherfordton, Forest City, Morganton, Lake Lure and local attractions. Positioned about halfway between Charlotte and Asheville. With a minimum 1,200 SF site-built home requirement and no manufactured homes allowed, this is an excellent opportunity to create a custom mountain escape in the NC foothills. Well and septic needed.

Facts and features

Schools

• Sunshine Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.4 mi

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• East Rutherford Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 8.7 mi

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• East Rutherford High School

  high · 9-12 · 10.1 mi

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• Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 8.0 mi

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• Ellenboro Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 9.4 mi

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• R-S Central High School

  high · 9-12 · 10.9 mi

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Price history

• May 14, 2026 · Listed$22,000

Tax history

• 2025$104 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2023$102 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2022$129 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2021$129 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2020$127 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2019$127 tax · $18,000 assessed
• 2018$258 tax · $36,000 assessed
• 2017$254 tax · $36,000 assessed

Where it is