Back on market (buyer contingency fell through). - Welcome to your own private creekside homesteada rare opportunity to own a fully updated home on 5.37 acres across two parcels, offering the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor lifestyle. Tucked away in a peaceful rural setting, this property immediately sets itself apart with a bold, flowing creek complete with a dedicated picnic and play areaan ideal space for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the natural surroundings. Much of the outdoor space is illuminated with solar lights for evening enjoyment and playtime. Meandering walking trails and established fruit trees enhance the land, creating a true homestead experience. The home has been thoughtfully and extensively updated, featuring a updated kitchen and bathrooms with high-end fixtures, new flooring throughout, fresh paint, and updated ceiling fansdelivering a clean, modern, move-in-ready interior. A standout feature is the 900 sq ft insulated metal workshop/garage, fully equipped with electricity, and a large air compressorperfect for hobbyists, contractors, or anyone needing a versatile, self-contained workspace. The inclusion of two separate parcels (PINs 1623769 & 1623771) adds significant value and flexibility, offering potential for an additional homesite, resale, or long-term investment. Whether you're looking for a mini-farm, private retreat, or functional live/work property, this one delivers a unique combination of upgrades, usable land, and lifestyle features that are hard to find in today’s market.
Manufactured home built in 1999 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 5.37 acres! The home features a wood burning fire place, walk-in closets and a dual vanity in the primary bath. The acreage is mostly cleared with mature trees hugging the property lines, providing plenty of privacy from neighboring properties. There is a small creek running alongside the back of the property. The 900 sq. ft. metal garage has power, concrete floors and an air conditioner. Located beside the metal garage, there are multiple fenced dog kennels on a concrete pad with concrete block shelters.
Directions: GPS 168 Robert Church Rd. Ellenboro. - OR - From Forest City, take Bus 74 East. Turn left on Piney Mountain Church Rd. After 2.1 miles, turn right on Shires. In .2 miles, left to stay on Shires. In .5 miles, turn right on Robert Church Rd. See address marker on right "168". No real estate sign.
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Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1623771
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 21, 2023
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Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1232
Living Area: 1232
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,232
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1232
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Permanent
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Ellenboro Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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East Rutherford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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East Rutherford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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Climate risks
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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