
$255,000 $163/sqft
5249 Antler Drive
Iron Station, NC 28080
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · 1.1 ac · 2017 · 1 mo ago
Deertrail in Iron Station reads like a spread-out country pocket where acreage, privacy, and simple single-level living set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Deertrail, Iron Station
Deertrail in Iron Station reads like a spread-out country pocket where acreage, privacy, and simple single-level living set the tone. Homes here sit on generous lots, and the setting feels more open than packed together, with tree cover and long driveways shaping the first impression. Recent activity also shows a refreshed side of the neighborhood: a fully remodeled home with an open floor plan, updated kitchen, and a spacious deck sits alongside older properties that lean into land and utility.
"Deertrail is defined by room to breathe, practical homes, and a rural setting that still stays connected to town."
The housing stock is rooted in manufactured doublewide and residential-style homes, with construction spanning from the 1970s through 2025. That range gives Deertrail a layered feel: some homes have been updated with new flooring, fresh paint, granite counters, and newer roofs, while others are being sold as-is and invite renovation. Many properties emphasize outdoor living with covered porches, screened porches, decks, outbuildings, and wide-open yards. Lot sizes are a major part of the appeal, often stretching well beyond an acre and sometimes combining parcels for even more usable ground.
Rather than a polished subdivision profile, Deertrail feels practical and flexible. Buyers tend to find homes that prioritize space, storage, and the ability to adapt a property over time. The architecture is straightforward, but the setting gives it character.
There is no strong amenity package here in the traditional sense, and that is part of the appeal. Daily life centers on the land itself: wooded backdrops, private yards, and outdoor areas that work for gardening, workshops, decks, and detached storage buildings. Several listings highlight covered porches and large decks as living spaces in their own right, which suits the slower, more open rhythm of the community.
"The appeal here is less about shared facilities and more about usable land, privacy, and homes that can be shaped to fit changing needs."
Deertrail sits in Iron Station, in the Lincoln County area of the Charlotte region, with a rural setting that keeps it removed from dense in-town traffic while still being described as a short drive from town. Public remarks do not name specific highway access or downtown drive times, so the clearest location story is its country placement and access to nearby town services. School assignments are not specified in the provided records, so the community is best understood as a location-first choice for buyers who want acreage and a quieter edge-of-town setting rather than a school-centered identity.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Iron Station
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 29 2026 | $230,000 | 56 | 1,090 sq ft | 102.2% | $211 |
| | Mar 30 2026 | $155,000 | 175 | 1,554 sq ft | 93.9% | $100 |
| | Jan 5 2026 | $219,000 | 222 | 1,296 sq ft | 95.6% | $169 |
| | Nov 21 2022 | $332,000 | 31 | 1,296 sq ft | 102.2% | $256 |
| | Aug 30 2019 | $97,500 | 50 | 1,550 sq ft | 97.5% | $63 |
| | Nov 27 2018 | $61,000 | 125 | 1,554 sq ft | 81.3% | $39 |
| | Mar 30 2017 | $71,000 | 143 | 1,400 sq ft | 90.0% | $51 |
| | Jan 12 2017 | $139,500 | 58 | 1,296 sq ft | 100.0% | $108 |
| | Jul 18 2016 | $23,000 | 25 | 1,560 sq ft | 92.0% | $15 |
| | Apr 25 2016 | $36,500 | 175 | 1,456 sq ft | 86.9% | $25 |
| | Oct 23 2015 | $42,500 | 156 | 1,420 sq ft | 59.0% | $30 |
| | Oct 23 2015 | $79,000 | 154 | 1,296 sq ft | 98.9% | $61 |
| | Apr 29 2014 | $40,001 | 40 | 1,456 sq ft | 110.2% | $27 |
| | Oct 8 2012 | $68,000 | 165 | 1,809 sq ft | 93.8% | $38 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Deertrail, Iron Station
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The Deertrail real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 134 days. With 1 active listing and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.