The waterfront home you've been waiting for! The best spot at the end of a quiet cove on private Lake Adger. Incredible long range views mountain and water! Easy walk down to your dock! NOT steep. Minimal stairs. This vacation home has never been lived in for more than a few weeks a year. It's like new! Meticulous owners. Spacious, open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, endless windows, massive stone fireplace, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Big loft overlooking the great room below. Huge deck plus screened porch. Lower level recreation room with billiard area and 2nd kitchen opens on to a giant porch. Bath has radiant floor heat. Brand new 2018 HVAC unit. Exterior of house was sealed and stained in 2017. Beautiful, easy-care landscape of stone walls and flower beds. Home is being sold FURNISHED. Turnkey! Move right in! Less than 10 miles from Tryon International Equestrian Center!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Parker• Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bought with David Caulder• Caulder Realty & Land Co.
Enjoy complete serenity, long range views from this upscale log home on Lake Adger. Gorgeous, custom log home, beautiful craftsmanship throughout with vaulted ceilings, wood floors and stone Fireplace. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, large great room, dining room, game room and kitchenette, large loft-perfect for office plus 2 spacious decks, screen porch and dock.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,837 (−0.5%)
$150,000 + $594,994
$744,994
2024
$3,856
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2023
$3,856 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2022
$3,557 (+13.7%)
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2021
$3,128 (+23.2%)
$90,000 + $434,427
$524,427
2020
$2,538 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2018
$2,510 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2017
$2,449 (+4.9%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2015
$2,335
$195,000 + $208,135
$403,135
2014
$2,335
$195,000 + $208,135
$403,135
Tax history for 701 S Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,837 (−0.5%)
$150,000 + $594,994
$744,994
2024
$3,856
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2023
$3,856 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2022
$3,557 (+13.7%)
$90,000 + $507,305
$597,305
2021
$3,128 (+23.2%)
$90,000 + $434,427
$524,427
2020
$2,538 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2018
$2,510 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2017
$2,449 (+4.9%)
$100,000 + $305,215
$405,215
2015
$2,335
$195,000 + $208,135
$403,135
2014
$2,335
$195,000 + $208,135
$403,135
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Lake Access, Long Range View, Mountain View, Wooded, Views, Water View, Waterfront, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1.04
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well, Filtration System
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: IPM
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: You must turn off S. Cove Rd onto Cove Lane to get to the driveway. From Highway 74, take Highway 9 north to Garret Road. Left onto Garret Rd then first right onto Green Hills Rd thru the stone entry. Make 2nd left onto South Cove Rd. Take it less than a mile to Cove Lane on the left. Turn onto Cove lane, DRiveway is the first on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Equestrian Trails, Lake, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P55-228
Home facts updated by county records on May 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3138
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,140
Sq. Ft. Upper: 780
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1218
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 3138
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished, Basement Outside Entrance, Slab
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Polk Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
4/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Mill Spring, NC • 28756
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Estimated sale price
$847,000 – $1.03M
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