This is the complete package! Log home on a private 6.85 acres with a small creek. Beautiful spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Willow Lake Subdivision. Relax on your covered front porch or side deck. Home features open floor plan, beautiful dining area with stone fireplace, large living room, nice kitchen with granite countertops, plenty of cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Main level spacious primary bedroom, office, nursery or sitting area, nice bath and walk in closet. 2 nice size bedrooms and bath on upper level. Fenced yard. Fenced pasture area with a 10x14 horse shelter/covered shed. 30x50 garage/workshop is on a 5 inch slab with 2 bays. Common area includes a 3 acre stocked pond and picnic area. Canoes are allowed on the pond. Located close to TIEC, hospital, shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
6.85 acresLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Barbara Keever• Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
Bought with Phi-Van (Fee-Von) Cherry• Carolinas Key Realty LLC
Enjoy quiet country living! Log cabin located on 6.85 acres of land with a creek. Beautiful spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath home in the Willow Lake community. Relax on the covered front porch, the side deck or visit the pond at the Commons area. Home features open floor plan, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, plenty of cabinet space, and stainless steel appliances. The open great room features two separate sitting areas. Master bedroom is very spacious and has a walk-in closet, jetted tub, a great office space, and opens onto the deck! Very nice 30x50 detached garage/workshop is on a 5-inch slab with 2 bays! Common area includes a 3 acre stocked pond and gazebo and nice picnic area. Canoes are allowed on the pond. Every man's dream! Located close to Tryon International Equestrian Center, hospital, shopping, and major highways! A must see!
Public Records
Jan 9, 2006
Sold
$145,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,969 (+12.7%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2024
$1,747 (+0.3%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2023
$1,742 (+28.0%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2022
$1,360
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2021
$1,360
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2020
$1,360 (+2.8%)
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2019
$1,324 (+8.6%)
$29,500 + $157,700
$187,200
2018
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2017
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2015
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2014
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
Tax history for 279 Observation Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,969 (+12.7%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2024
$1,747 (+0.3%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2023
$1,742 (+28.0%)
$34,500 + $274,500
$309,000
2022
$1,360
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2021
$1,360
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2020
$1,360 (+2.8%)
$29,500 + $161,800
$191,300
2019
$1,324 (+8.6%)
$29,500 + $157,700
$187,200
2018
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2017
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2015
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
2014
$1,219
$32,000 + $142,900
$174,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.6
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.81 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1627169
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Deck,Front
Exterior Features: Fence, Fence, Livestock Run In, Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Private, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 6.85
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Subdivision
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $386
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton take Hwy. 108 and turn right on Willow Lakes Drive. Bear right on Bayberry Drive and then left on Observation Ridge. Home is .4 mile on left. See sign.
Community Information
Community Features: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 3.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1627169
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1751
Living Area: 1751
Sq. Ft. Upper: 455
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1296
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1751
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One and a Half Story
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Schools
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
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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, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$434,000 – $525,000
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