Extraordinary extensively renovated mountain top estate with breathtaking panoramic views of the foothills and WNC mountains. This rare masterpiece offers the utmost in privacy, situated on 3.6 acres, with 4600 SQFT of main level luxury living at its finest. Exquisite architectural details and finishes featuring, vaulted ceilings, grand foyer and great room w/ fireplace, wall of windows, marble and hand-scraped wood floors, designer kitchen w/ high-end amenities, dining room with octagonal tray ceiling, luxurious master suite with library and fireplace, marble floors, steam shower, whirlpool and dual vanities, 2 exceptional guest suites, study, family room with fireplace, magnificent owners sanctuary/walk-in closet, 2 powder baths and marble full bar. Expansive decking offers amazing outdoor living options from the cozy firepit and the outdoor luxury kitchen to the fabulous spa. Free high speed internet! Conveniently located. Imagine waking to these views!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
3.64 acresLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terri Eisenhauer• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Contact: terrieisenhauer@gmail.com
Bought with Terri Eisenhauer• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Columbus's most iconic homes. This incomparable mountaintop estate provides privacy, luxury, and views that take your breath away. The home has been recently, and extensively, remodeled. See features sheet attached to MLS. One level spacious living with over 2,000 square feet of deck to enjoy the stunning view. This gated masterpiece sits on two lots totaling 3.64 acres. Agent must accompany, 24 hour notice required.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Jul 23, 2018
Price Changed
$1,295,000
$282/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,990 (+6.6%)
$141,120 + $1,410,079
$1,551,199
2024
$7,497 (+20.0%)
$83,620 + $1,061,278
$1,144,898
2023
$6,247 (+4.5%)
$83,620 + $891,809
$975,429
2022
$5,978 (+1.4%)
$83,620 + $891,809
$975,429
2021
$5,893 (+18.2%)
$69,620 + $891,809
$961,429
2018
$4,986
$165,375 + $654,378
$819,753
2017
$4,986 (−9.8%)
$165,375 + $654,378
$819,753
2015
$5,529
$165,375 + $797,202
$962,577
2014
$5,529
$165,375 + $797,202
$962,577
Tax history for 501 Sunset Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,990 (+6.6%)
$141,120 + $1,410,079
$1,551,199
2024
$7,497 (+20.0%)
$83,620 + $1,061,278
$1,144,898
2023
$6,247 (+4.5%)
$83,620 + $891,809
$975,429
2022
$5,978 (+1.4%)
$83,620 + $891,809
$975,429
2021
$5,893 (+18.2%)
$69,620 + $891,809
$961,429
2018
$4,986
$165,375 + $654,378
$819,753
2017
$4,986 (−9.8%)
$165,375 + $654,378
$819,753
2015
$5,529
$165,375 + $797,202
$962,577
2014
$5,529
$165,375 + $797,202
$962,577
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
3.64 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Polk County
APN
P45-46
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 830
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage - 2 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built Ins, Garage Shop, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Whirlpool
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Dryer, Generator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System, Surround Sound, Wall Oven
Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Synthetic Stucco
Roof: Tile
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Deck,Front,Side
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen, Satellite Internet Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Paved, Private, Sloped, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 3.64
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Gas,g-On-Demand Water Heater,Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Subdivision
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Yearly HOA Expense: 500.00
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Columbus- take Left on Houston, slight Right on Houston, Left on White Oak Mountain Rd, Go approx 4.2 miles to top and take Left on Sunset Ridge- GO TO END OF THIS ROAD TO CUL-DE-SAC TO HOUSE ON END/LEFT- SEE GATED ENTRY TO DRIVEWAY.
Community Information
Community Features: Pond, Recreation Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.64 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P45-46
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 4600
Living Area: 4600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 4600
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 4600
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
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Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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