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Listing Office: Mountainside Realty, LLC
$1,200,000 List price
5538 Highland River Rd Lenoir, NC 28645
$10,000
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2 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,560 sqft
$469 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5538 Highland River Rd
Charming home on 10 acres blends stunning Blue Ridge Mtn views and fabulous amenities into the ideal spot for outdoor living and quiet solitude. You CAN have it all. Vaulted wood & timber ceilings, wall of windows, floor to ceiling fireplace. Bright open kitchen, painted cabinets, granite, island, task lighting, pantry. Dining area wrapped in windows with mountain views. Back porch has vaulted ceilings and THOSE VIEWS; extends to primary BR porch. Laundry: big sink, cabinets. 2 car garage. Lower level: 2nd BR, den, full BA, large patio, more views!. Seller installed a sink and partial wall in the unfinished basement area, without building permits, with plans to make a 3rd bedroom. Perennials, blooming trees and shrubs, river stone. At The Coves Mountain River Club, 3,200+ acres. Clubhouse, pool, picnic areas, fire-rings, fitness center, locker rooms, private trails, dog park, pickle-ball, 5 miles of Johns River, 2 equestrian centers, community garden and vineyard.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,560 sqft
BasementYes
Year built2016
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
MLS #4235713
Attached garageYes
FireplaceGreat Room, Propane
ViewOther, Mountain(s)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features
- Fireplace: Great Room, Propane
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
- View: Other, Mountain(s)
- Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,200,000
- Price/SqFt: $468
- HOA Amount: $3135 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,967
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: Enter The Coves via the gates on corner of Johns Ridge Pkwy and Valley View Circle. Gate code needed. Left on Flint Ridge. Right on Highland River Rd. Turn right into driveway by mailbox "5538" on it. Home is at top of hill.
- Year Built: 2016
- Living Area: 2,560 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4235713
- Office Name: Arrow Realty & Land Development
- Office Email: jennifershattuck@arrowrealtync.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2022 | Home Sold | $795,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523,800 | $- |
| 2023 | $523,800 | $- |
| 2022 | $523,800 | $3,967 |
| 2021 | $523,800 | $3,967 |
| 2020 | $402,800 | $3,056 |
| 2019 | $402,800 | $3,118 |
| 2018 | $402,800 | $3,118 |
| 2017 | $402,800 | $3,118 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Gamewell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.2 mi
•2904 Morganton Blvd SW
6
Davenport A+ Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.0 mi
•901 College Ave SW
1
Valmead Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.3 mi
•111 Elizabeth St NW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,790. Typical income of Lenoir, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
53%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Hunting
Monster Trucks
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Ram
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5538 Highland River Rd
The listing price of 5538 Highland River Rd property is $1,200,000.
The property 5538 Highland River Rd is a house located in Lenoir, North Carolina, 28645.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5538 Highland River Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 5538 Highland River Rd are: Gamewell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Davenport A+ Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Valmead Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Collettsville School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Gamewell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Walter Johnson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Caldwell High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hibriten High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hallyburton Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $3,967 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 25, 2022 for $795,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5538 Highland River Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5538 Highland River Rd is 2,560 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5538 Highland River Rd is 2016.
This home is located at 5538 Highland River Rd in Lenoir, NC and zip code 28645. This 2,560 square foot home was built in 2016. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.
Lenoir, NC housing market in April 2025 saw over 8 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 18 sold below. The number of listings in Lenoir, NC increased by 17.8% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $247,833, while the average time on the real estate market was 43 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.