Luxury homes for sale & real estate in Rutherford County, NC

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Luxury Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Exceptional Lakefront Living - Along the shores of beautiful Lake Lure, breathtaking lake and mountain views frame 184 Mark Twain Drive, a 1.31-acre estate where exceptional craftsmanship, gracious living and recreation come together. A distinctive three-level residence, separate guest cottage and remarkable waterfront amenities create a setting for an unparalleled lake lifestyle. Enter through a custom 30-foot electric gate and discover hand-carved entry doors, locust log accents, mountain laurel railings, copper details and hand-sculpted plaster walls. An elevator serves all three levels, while three-foot-wide doorways and lever-style handles enhance accessibility. The upper level feature

$4,200,000

7 beds6.5 baths5,499 sq ft

184 Mark Twain Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Lakefront living • Custom electric gate • Waterfront amenities

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Luxury Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Twenty-five acres of privacy, just five minutes from downtown Rutherfordton. Built in 2024, this four-bedroom home pairs a modern barndominium feel with warm natural wood, crisp white walls, and black/charcoal finishes. Concrete floors, soaring ceilings, exposed steel trusses, and tall windows give the open living space its distinctive character, with views of the surrounding woods and a wood-burning fireplace anchoring the room. The kitchen features a large island with seating, a gas range, pot filler, and walk-in pantry, plus a separate beverage station. The main-level primary suite includes a freestanding tub, spacious tiled shower, separate vanities, and a walk-in closet with wood shelv

$1,100,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,029 sq ft

265 Union Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Tall windows • Twenty five acres • Soaring ceilings

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Luxury Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Construction is finally complete! This custom Log Home is located behind the 24/7 secured gates of the highly coveted Rumbling Bald Resort Community on Lake Lure with tons of amenities for your indulgence. Main Level: Large windows + 20' vaulted ceiling Great Room + Stone Fireplace + Large Kitchen + Dining + Office + Laundry + Guest Bathroom + Flex Room with Closet + Primary Bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and large bathroom complete with a stand-alone shower stall next to a continuous-heat spa tub. + BBQ Deck + 2-car finished garage with auto openers. Terrace Level: Separate Exterior Entries + Large windows + 10' high designer ceiling + Living Room + Recreation Room + 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath +

$895,000

3 beds3 baths3,988 sq ft

231 Bluebird Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Large windows • Custom log home • Secured gates

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Luxury Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
If a mountain retreat stepped out of the pages of a storybook, it might look just like this: a beautiful log home tucked into the woods, the rushing waters of a bold stream winding at the base of the backyard. This setting feels almost imagined—the kind of place where the porch swing invites you to linger, the creek becomes the soundtrack, and every gathering turns into a memory. Set on 1.38 private acres inside the gates of Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, this 2,976-square-foot log home brings that dream to life. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a loft currently used for additional sleeping space provide room to welcome family and friends. Offered turnkey with a successful vacation r

$869,000

3 beds3 baths2,976 sq ft

127 Cattail Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Private acres • Bold stream • Natural wood

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Luxury Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
A Rare Lakefront Legacy — Majestic Living. Magnificent Views. Magical Vibes. An extraordinary opportunity to own one of Lake Lure's increasingly rare, expansive waterfront properties. Nestled on 0.67 acres of beautifully graded land with expansive lake frontage, this distinctive custom-built home offers panoramic views of Lake Lure and the majestic surrounding mountains. Imagine waking up to the serenity of Lake Lure, where every day feels like a vacation. Take a refreshing dip in the inviting waters, hop aboard your boat for a leisurely cruise to a charming lakefront restaurant, or simply savor a lazy, sun-kissed afternoon on the lake, sipping your favorite drink as the mountains fra

$1,671,660

3 beds4.5 baths4,792 sq ft

144 Neighborly Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Lakefront property • Custom-built home • Panoramic views

Property at 1822 Frog Creek Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, 4 beds, 4 baths

$1,990,000

4 beds4 baths6,354 sq ft

1822 Frog Creek Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 325 Tryon Bay Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 4 baths

$2,850,000

4 beds4 baths2,996 sq ft

325 Tryon Bay Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 138 Hummingbird Cv, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,200,000

3 beds2 baths1,618 sq ft

138 Hummingbird Cv, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 608 Robinson Creek Rd, Bostic, NC 28018, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,199,000

4 beds3 baths2,574 sq ft

608 Robinson Creek Rd, Bostic, NC 28018

Property at 167 Trails End, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$925,000

3 beds3.5 baths4,001 sq ft

167 Trails End, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 224 Highland Hts, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$899,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,465 sq ft

224 Highland Hts, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 121 Firefly Cv #204, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$945,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,173 sq ft

121 Firefly Cv #204, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 167 Hawks Nest Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 4 baths

$1,499,000

4 beds4 baths3,870 sq ft

167 Hawks Nest Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 2380 New House Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040, 1 bed, 1.5 baths

$1,980,000

1 bed1.5 baths875 sq ft

2380 New House Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 136 Pierpoint Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 6 beds, 4.5 baths

$949,500

6 beds4.5 baths3,233 sq ft

136 Pierpoint Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 1943 Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 6 beds, 4 baths

$1,625,000

6 beds4 baths2,694 sq ft

1943 Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 166 Eagles Crest Way, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 4.5 baths

$2,500,000

3 beds4.5 baths6,384 sq ft

166 Eagles Crest Way, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 1029 Rainbow Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 4 baths

$875,000

4 beds4 baths2,847 sq ft

1029 Rainbow Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 556 Quail Ridge Blvd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$995,000

4 beds4.5 baths5,721 sq ft

556 Quail Ridge Blvd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 316-318 Cane Creek Mountain Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, 5 beds, 4 baths

$1,250,000

5 beds4 baths2,960 sq ft

316-318 Cane Creek Mountain Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 980 Mountain Forest Dr, Union Mills, NC 28167, 5 beds, 5 baths

$1,675,000

5 beds5 baths3,152 sq ft

980 Mountain Forest Dr, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 343 Garden Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 3 baths

$1,250,000

3 beds3 baths3,802 sq ft

343 Garden Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 164 Brookfield Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 4.5 baths

$989,000

3 beds4.5 baths5,542 sq ft

164 Brookfield Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 3012 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 6 beds, 6 baths

$1,299,999

6 beds6 baths5,530 sq ft

3012 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 151 Garner Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,350,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,391 sq ft

151 Garner Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 151 Joanda Farm Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 2 beds, 2 baths

$1,699,000

2 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft

151 Joanda Farm Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 1470 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, 18 beds, 12.5 baths

$12,000,000

18 beds12.5 baths11,650 sq ft

1470 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 130 Edwards Pt, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,297,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,920 sq ft

130 Edwards Pt, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 1090 Pearidge Rd, Bostic, NC 28018, 4 beds, 4 baths

$2,495,000

4 beds4 baths13,004 sq ft

1090 Pearidge Rd, Bostic, NC 28018

Property at 206 Big Rock Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,225,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,296 sq ft

206 Big Rock Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 1002 C C Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,170,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,678 sq ft

1002 C C Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 189 Tatanka Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,999,500

3 beds4.5 baths3,905 sq ft

189 Tatanka Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 648 Harrill Dairy Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,200,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,859 sq ft

648 Harrill Dairy Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 246 Half Moon Mile None, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,350,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,980 sq ft

246 Half Moon Mile None, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 140 Joanda Farm Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 5 beds, 5 baths

$2,249,000

5 beds5 baths4,075 sq ft

140 Joanda Farm Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 432 Gilmer Edwards Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,695,000

3 beds2 baths2,247 sq ft

432 Gilmer Edwards Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 1054 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,895,000

4 beds4.5 baths5,711 sq ft

1054 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 171 Fairway Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 4 baths

$925,000

3 beds4 baths4,654 sq ft

171 Fairway Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 231 Fibber Magee Dr, Union Mills, NC 28167, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,500,000

4 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft

231 Fibber Magee Dr, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 733 Plantation Drive Ext, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 4 beds, 3 baths

$975,000

4 beds3 baths2,994 sq ft

733 Plantation Drive Ext, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 664 Quail Ridge Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,250,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,539 sq ft

664 Quail Ridge Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

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Luxury Homes for Sale in Rutherford County

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