Yellowtop Mountain Estates Homes for Sale
14 homesCommunity Highlights
- gated mountain setting with paved roads
- long-range mountain views on larger wooded lots
- easy access to Bostic, Forest City, and regional highways
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Low annual HOA dues are mentioned in listings, but the community overview lists no HOA.
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Wraparound Porches
- Decks And Covered Porches
- Vaulted Or Cathedral Ceilings
- Stone Or Rock Fireplaces
- Finished Or Walk-Out Basements
- Open Floor Plans
- Detached Or Attached Garages
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Blue Ridge foothills, Rutherford County, western North Carolina
- Bostic Sunshine Hwy
- Forest City
- Rutherfordton
- Lake Lure
- Chimney Rock
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Yellowtop Mountain Estates
First Impressions
Yellowtop Mountain Estates feels like a true mountain enclave, tucked into the Blue Ridge foothills in Bostic and shaped by long views, wooded acreage, and a gated entrance that sets the tone from the start. The setting is expansive rather than crowded, with many homes and homesites spread across generous tracts of land. Paved roads, rolling terrain, and elevated building sites give the community a polished, well-kept feel while still preserving the rugged beauty people come here for. From many vantage points, the horizon opens to layered mountain ridgelines, sunset skies, and seasonal color that changes the entire mood of the place.
Home Styles & Community Feel
Single-family homes define Yellowtop Mountain Estates, and the architecture leans strongly toward log homes and cabin-inspired designs, though land listings show there is still plenty of room for custom builds. Homes here tend to emphasize outdoor living, with wraparound porches, decks, covered porches, and fire pits showing up again and again. Inside, open layouts, vaulted ceilings, exposed wood finishes, and stone fireplaces help carry the mountain theme through the living spaces. A number of homes include finished or partially finished basements, and some properties add garages, workshops, storage buildings, or generator backup for added utility. Lot sizes are a major part of the appeal, with acreage commonly stretching well beyond a typical suburban parcel, and wooded privacy is a defining characteristic throughout the neighborhood.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. Prices have declined 95%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
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Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 38 Arbra Mountain Way | Dec 3 2025 | $21,500 | 69 | 90% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 146 Saratoga Drive | Oct 3 2025 | $38,500 | 388 | 88% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 133 Saratoga Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jul 15 2025 | $535,000 | 117 | 96% | 2530 sq ft | $211 |
![]() SOLD 55 Arbra Mountain Way | Jul 9 2025 | $23,000 | 69 | 82% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 169 E Gorge Drive 63 2 bed3 bath | Jul 7 2025 | $450,000 | 93 | 92% | 2040 sq ft | $221 |
![]() SOLD 728 Arbra Mountain Way | Jun 18 2025 | $22,150 | 182 | 89% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 206 Denis Ridge 2 bed2 bath | May 9 2025 | $410,000 | 58 | 🎯100% | 1232 sq ft | $333 |
![]() SOLD 196 Brighton Drive 1 bed1 bath | Apr 17 2025 | $325,000 | 265 | 87% | 792 sq ft | $410 |
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![]() SOLD 69 Arbra Mountain Way | Dec 11 2024 | $18,000 | 249 | 72% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 788 Arbra Mountain Way 3 bed2 bath | Oct 31 2024 | $550,000 | 96 | 97% | 2526 sq ft | $218 |
![]() SOLD 232 Brighton Drive 2 bed3 bath | Sep 16 2024 | $698,682.8 | 52 | 🎯101% | 3405 sq ft | $205 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 229 Fall Creek Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jun 28 2024 | $655,000 | 42 | 🎯101% | 2648 sq ft | $247 |
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![]() SOLD 271 Arbra Mountain Way 3 bed2 bath | Feb 7 2024 | $380,000 | 48 | 96% | 1749 sq ft | $217 |
![]() SOLD 656 Arbra Mountain Way 3 bed2 bath | Dec 15 2023 | $606,000 | 29 | 🎯115% | 2449 sq ft | $247 |
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![]() SOLD 341 Westridge Drive 3 bed3 bath | Aug 24 2023 | $364,500 | 195 | 91% | 2340 sq ft | $156 |
![]() SOLD 1189 Arbra Mountain Way 2 bed3 bath | Jul 31 2023 | $556,000 | 46 | 🎯108% | 1754 sq ft | $317 |
![]() SOLD 226 Brighton Drive | Jul 18 2023 | $28,000 | 117 | 80% | — | — |
![]() SOLD V L Brighton Drive | Jun 27 2023 | $111,000 | 18 | 82% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 134 Quebec Trail 3 bed2 bath | Jun 9 2023 | $345,000 | 43 | 99% | 1434 sq ft | $241 |
![]() SOLD 00 Big Rock Road 119 | Apr 14 2023 | $45,000 | 849 | 86% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 188 Black Ridge Drive 3 bed3 bath | Apr 10 2023 | $582,000 | 60 | 🎯101% | 0 sq ft | $Infinity |
![]() SOLD 506 Big Rock Road 97 2 bed3 bath | Mar 3 2023 | $525,000 | 94 | 95% | 2412 sq ft | $218 |
![]() SOLD 116 Inspiration Ridge Drive | Feb 9 2023 | $38,000 | 281 | 🎯100% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 233 Side Road 3 bed3 bath | Dec 12 2022 | $515,000 | 67 | 98% | 3213 sq ft | $160 |
![]() SOLD 202 Fall Creek Drive 2 bed2 bath | Nov 28 2022 | $375,000 | 32 | 🎯107% | 1784 sq ft | $210 |
![]() SOLD 1182 Arbra Mountain Way 2 bed2 bath | Oct 5 2022 | $415,000 | 137 | 93% | 1848 sq ft | $225 |
![]() SOLD 1260 Arbra Mountain Way 2 bed3 bath | Aug 22 2022 | $708,000 | 52 | 98% | 2608 sq ft | $271 |
![]() SOLD 175 Big Rock Road 2 bed2 bath | Aug 16 2022 | $515,000 | 19 | 🎯114% | 1801 sq ft | $286 |
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![]() SOLD 229 Fall Creek Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 24 2022 | $575,000 | 45 | 🎯105% | 3040 sq ft | $189 |
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![]() SOLD 256 Mountain Springs Drive | Feb 15 2022 | $15,000 | 804 | 75% | — | — |

38 Arbra Mountain Way
$21,500

146 Saratoga Drive
$38,500

133 Saratoga Drive
$535,000

55 Arbra Mountain Way
$23,000

169 E Gorge Drive 63
$450,000

728 Arbra Mountain Way
$22,150

206 Denis Ridge
$410,000

196 Brighton Drive
$325,000

69 Arbra Mountain Way
$18,000

788 Arbra Mountain Way
$550,000

232 Brighton Drive
$698,682.8

229 Fall Creek Drive
$655,000

271 Arbra Mountain Way
$380,000

656 Arbra Mountain Way
$606,000

341 Westridge Drive
$364,500

1189 Arbra Mountain Way
$556,000

226 Brighton Drive
$28,000

V L Brighton Drive
$111,000

134 Quebec Trail
$345,000

00 Big Rock Road 119
$45,000

188 Black Ridge Drive
$582,000

506 Big Rock Road 97
$525,000

116 Inspiration Ridge Drive
$38,000

233 Side Road
$515,000

202 Fall Creek Drive
$375,000

1182 Arbra Mountain Way
$415,000

1260 Arbra Mountain Way
$708,000

175 Big Rock Road
$515,000

229 Fall Creek Drive
$575,000

256 Mountain Springs Drive
$15,000
Market Statistics
The Yellowtop Mountain Estates real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 114 days. With 16 active listings and 8 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$51,975
Average Price:$281,965.62
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:2.5
Avg Bathrooms:2.3
Avg Lot Size:3.82 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:16
Sold Last Year:8
Median Days to Sell:114 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2007
New Construction:0%
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