Welcome to 1606 Helms Short Cut-- Located just outside of the city limits, enjoy all the conveniences of growing downtown Monroe with the privacy and flexibility of your own estate. You're also just 45 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This custom home sits on a 9.5 acre nature lovers paradise. Thoughtfully crafted with western flare for enjoyment of the outdoors with over 100 different plants around the house, a duck pond and plenty of room for a horse pasture and hunting. Who needs to camp when you can “glamp” from your very own tree house and outdoor shower! The pristine surroundings aside, the home was built with comfort and ease in mind with a gourmet kitchen, three en-suite bedrooms and heated floors in all bathrooms. The light filled primary suite boasts a walk-in closet with custom organizing system, dual vanities and a zero entry shower. This home exudes uniqueness and tranquility.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
9.5 acresLot Size
$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Grier• Premier Sotheby's International Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,078
Year built
2011
Style
Other
County
Union County
APN
09330001C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
RA-40
Residential-Agriculture-40 District
The RA-40 district is primarily intended to accommodate agriculture, agriculture-related uses, compatible agribusiness and rural business uses and low-density residential development (including most classes of manufactured housing units). The district is generally intended to apply in areas where central water and/or central sewer service is not widely available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational / school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 448
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 3
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas Unvented, Living Room
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,100
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 1,100
Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Interior Features: Attic Walk In, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Down Draft, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hard Stucco, Stone, Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower, Other - See Remarks
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Pasture
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: None
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator, Generator Hookup
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop, Other - See Remarks
Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars, Roll-In Shower, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Zero-Grade Entry
Zoning: AF8
Zoning Specification: AF8
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 9.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: see tax records
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Subdivision
Restrictions Description: Lot cannot be subdivided
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,078
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.57 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Union County
APN: 09330001C
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2059
Living Area: 2059
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,059
Sq. Ft. Upper: 315
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1744
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Security System
Around this home
Schools
Prospect Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi
5/10
Parkwood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
Parkwood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$744,000 – $900,000
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