Escape to the peaceful charm of country living at this delightful vintage farmhouse and hobby farm nestled on 5.47 picturesque acres. Filled with character and surrounded by natural beauty, this unique property features fruit trees, grape arbors, a chicken coop, mature hardwoods, stunning rock formations, and plenty of space for gardening, livestock, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The charming farmhouse offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, blending timeless appeal with thoughtful modern updates. Relax on the inviting covered front porch, unwind beneath the natural canopy of the rear deck, or take in the beautiful garden views. The enclosed back porch provides convenient laundry and storage space, while the kitchen features a propane gas range and opens to a spacious dining room—perfect for gathering with family and friends. With mostly hardwood floors and room to expand gardens or pasture, this property offers the freedom to create the country lifestyle you've always dreamed of. The two bedrooms and one bath upstairs are below the 7-foot minimum; the height is 6'10. There are 652 square foot in the upstairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
5.47 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tara Chatham• Hartness Hometown Properties
Beauty abounds at this quaint vintage farmhouse and hobby farm waiting for you to get your country vibe on! This amazing 5.47 acre property has so many features; fruit trees, grape arbors, chicken coop, greenhouse, woods, amazing rock formations and more! You will love the vintage feel of the farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Spend your lazy summer days on the covered front porch or under the natural canopy of the rear deck. The garden views are spectacular. Closed in back porch is great for storage and laundry. The kitchen boasts a gas range fueled with propane and is open to a large dining room. This is a home that reminds us of days gone by and upfitted with modern updates. The lower level is heated and cooled with heat pump, the upper level of 2 beds and 1 bath are baseboard heat and electric window units for cooling. Wooded area is mostly hardwoods. Clear additional area for gardening/crops or livestock. No restrictions - subject county zoning regulations.
Public Records
Sep 27, 2013
Sold
$147,500
$121/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #9568819
Sep 27, 2013
Sold
$148,000
$122/sq ft
Aug 29, 2013
Delisted
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Mar 7, 2013
Listed
$154,900
$127/sq ft
+20
1.5 story farmhouse with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths has lots of charm and character. Country living at it best. Rocking chair front porch with view of Rocky Face Mtn. 5.4 acres loaded with lillies, daffodils, iris, butterfly and azelea bushes and large oak trees. Replacement windows. Over $3500 in kitchen Updated large kitchen with lazy susans. Large Dining Room. No leak original metal roof. Attached workshop. 22 x 22 barn, storage shed, tool shed, greenhouse. Fenced yard & beautiful rock garden with catcus and lilac bushes. Wood burning insertin parlor/4th BR. Original wood floors. $5000 new upstairs bath to complete this charming country home. Visit the new Rocky Face Park just down the road.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,242 (+3.3%)
$38,801 + $132,098
$170,899
2024
$1,203 (−2.8%)
$38,801 + $132,098
$170,899
2023
$1,237 (+48.1%)
$38,801 + $132,098
$170,899
2022
$835
$38,801 + $132,098
$170,899
2021
$835
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2019
$835 (+1.2%)
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2018
$825
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2017
$825
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2016
$825
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2015
$825 (+20.4%)
$31,880 + $67,094
$98,974
2014
$685
$33,880 + $63,693
$97,573
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1.38
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.47 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,642
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,642
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alexander County
APN
137282
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
RA-20
Residential - Agricultural District
The RA-20 residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of the land is for low-density residential and agricultural purposes including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings (individual), individual manufactured homes, and related uses necessary for a sound neighborhood. Group housing developments in the form of multiple-family dwellings, condominiums, two-family dwellings, townhouses and manufactured home parks are permitted subject to the granting of a special use permit by the Board of Commissioners. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and encourage a healthful environment for family life in areas where neither public nor community water or sewer facilities are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hiddenite, NC • 28636
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4156 Rocky Springs Rd
$468,385
$6,615 under list price of $475K
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