Emerald Lake Homes for Sale
1 home
Community Highlights
- Shared lake common area with gazebo, grills, picnic tables, and dock access
- Mostly 2 to 5 acre home sites with underground utilities and paved private roads
- Frequent mountain or lake outlooks within a short drive of downtown Rutherfordton
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Gazebo · Picnic Tables · Grills +2
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Open Floor Plans
- Detached Garages
- Covered Or Screened Porches
- Fireplaces
- Storage Buildings Or Workshops
- Fenced Yards Or Pasture Sections
- Main Level Living Options
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
foothills setting east of Asheville and north of Spartanburg
- Downtown Rutherfordton
- Lake Lure
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Emerald Lake
Community Highlights
Emerald Lake is a low-density Rutherfordton subdivision built around a shared lake and common park, with most parcels running from about two to five acres. The neighborhood reads more like a foothills acreage community than a conventional subdivision: paved private roads, underground utilities, and frequent lake or mountain outlooks shape the setting, while the current housing stock is largely made up of cabins, cedar-sided homes, ranch plans, and other custom-feeling single-family designs.
Homes recorded here were built from 2001 to 2023, with most of the built inventory concentrated in the early 2000s. Closed and pending home sales cluster around two- and three-bedroom layouts, and listings regularly highlight open living areas, detached garages, covered or screened porches, fireplaces, and extra workspace in sheds, workshops, or storage buildings. Several of the more expensive sales pair those features with larger acreage, mountain views, or direct lake-oriented positioning, including homes on Emerald Parkway and a newer ranch on Diamond Loop.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The community identity centers on Emerald Lake itself. Listings consistently describe a shared gazebo, picnic tables, grills, and dock space around the water, with fishing and canoe or kayak use mentioned repeatedly. Waterfront opportunities are not rare here: about half of the recorded listings are marked as waterfront, and several lots and homes are marketed specifically for lake frontage, lake access, or views across the water.
Beyond the lake, the lifestyle is shaped by land and flexibility. Wooded edges, cleared pasture sections, fenced yards, garden space, and room for outbuildings appear throughout the neighborhood. Some properties are set up for RV use, and horse-friendly marketing appears in multiple listings, reinforcing the community’s rural, multi-use character. Even where the homes are modest in size, the sites themselves give owners room to add workshops, guest space, gardens, or outdoor gathering areas.
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 increased 55%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 months
Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOLD 121 Emerald Parkway 3 bed2 bath | Jun 11 2026 | $665,000 | 34 | 97% | 2430 sq ft | $274 |
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 SOLD 240 Emerald Parkway 2 bed2 bath | Mar 12 2026 | $435,000 | 30 | 🎯102% | 1551 sq ft | $280 |
 SOLD 557 Emerald Parkway 3 bed2 bath | Feb 23 2026 | $430,000 | 101 | 96% | 1517 sq ft | $283 |
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 SOLD 00 Emerald Parkway 36 | Feb 14 2025 | $58,000 | 125 | 89% | — | — |
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 SOLD 125 Diamond Loop 3 bed2 bath | Sep 4 2024 | $370,000 | 313 | 93% | 1650 sq ft | $224 |
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 SOLD 26 Emerald Parkway | Feb 5 2024 | $55,000 | 123 | 92% | — | — |
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 SOLD 509 Emerald Parkway | Nov 13 2023 | $60,000 | 61 | 🎯100% | — | — |
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 SOLD 120 Emerald Parkway 2 bed2 bath | Aug 21 2023 | $374,500 | 69 | 94% | 1553 sq ft | $241 |
 SOLD 271 Emerald Parkway | Jul 11 2023 | $105,000 | 52 | 🎯100% | — | — |
 SOLD 132 Opal Hill Drive 3 bed3 bath | Jun 20 2023 | $375,000 | 48 | 89% | 1316 sq ft | $285 |
 SOLD 0 Carpenter Road | Apr 21 2023 | $26,800 | 168 | 87% | — | — |
 SOLD 0 Emerald Parkway 26 | Mar 24 2023 | $48,750 | 150 | 94% | — | — |
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 SOLD 216 Emerald Parkway | Oct 14 2022 | $55,000 | 64 | 94% | — | — |
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 SOLD 360 Emerald Parkway 3 bed2 bath | Apr 27 2022 | $258,000 | 48 | 96% | 1352 sq ft | $191 |
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 SOLD 509 Emerald Parkway | Nov 1 2021 | $32,500 | 34 | 🎯100% | — | — |
 SOLD 00 Carpenter Road 1 | Sep 3 2021 | $25,000 | 115 | 91% | — | — |
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 SOLD 000 Emerald Parkway 35 | Jun 9 2021 | $20,000 | 73 | 80% | — | — |
 SOLD 0 Emerald Parkway 25 | May 26 2021 | $20,000 | 305 | 87% | — | — |
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 SOLD 271 Emerald Parkway | Mar 5 2021 | $64,000 | 203 | 97% | — | — |
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 SOLD 120 Emerald Parkway 2 bed1 bath | Dec 21 2020 | $240,000 | 66 | 92% | 1512 sq ft | $159 |
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 SOLD 00 Emerald Parkway | Sep 8 2020 | $25,500 | 160 | 91% | — | — |
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 SOLD 557 Emerald Parkway 2 bed2 bath | Apr 29 2020 | $259,900 | 86 | 🎯100% | 1517 sq ft | $171 |
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 SOLD 000 Emerald Parkway | Jan 24 2019 | $50,500 | 312 | 79% | — | — |
 SOLD 361 Emerald Parkway 34 2 bed2 bath | Nov 27 2018 | $171,000 | 84 | 🎯101% | 1232 sq ft | $139 |
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 SOLD 243 Emerald Parkway 2 bed1 bath | Sep 25 2018 | $285,000 | 191 | 99% | 1344 sq ft | $212 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 427 Emerald Parkway 2 bed2 bath | Jan 30 2018 | $185,500 | 70 | 98% | 1885 sq ft | $98 |
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 SOLD 427 Emerald Parkway 3 bed2 bath | May 19 2017 | $79,900 | 52 | 🎯100% | 1885 sq ft | $42 |
 SOLD 556 Emerald Parkway 27 2 bed2 bath | Apr 28 2017 | $170,000 | 55 | 92% | 1525 sq ft | $111 |
 SOLD 240 Emerald Parkway 2 bed2 bath | Apr 9 2017 | $243,000 | 52 | 97% | 1553 sq ft | $156 |
121 Emerald Parkway
$665,000
240 Emerald Parkway
$435,000
557 Emerald Parkway
$430,000
00 Emerald Parkway 36
$58,000
125 Diamond Loop
$370,000
26 Emerald Parkway
$55,000
509 Emerald Parkway
$60,000
120 Emerald Parkway
$374,500
271 Emerald Parkway
$105,000
132 Opal Hill Drive
$375,000
0 Carpenter Road
$26,800
0 Emerald Parkway 26
$48,750
216 Emerald Parkway
$55,000
360 Emerald Parkway
$258,000
509 Emerald Parkway
$32,500
00 Carpenter Road 1
$25,000
000 Emerald Parkway 35
$20,000
0 Emerald Parkway 25
$20,000
271 Emerald Parkway
$64,000
120 Emerald Parkway
$240,000
00 Emerald Parkway
$25,500
557 Emerald Parkway
$259,900
000 Emerald Parkway
$50,500
361 Emerald Parkway 34
$171,000
243 Emerald Parkway
$285,000
427 Emerald Parkway
$185,500
427 Emerald Parkway
$79,900
556 Emerald Parkway 27
$170,000
240 Emerald Parkway
$243,000
Market Statistics
The Emerald Lake real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 73 days. With 1 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$75,000
Average Price:$75,000
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:2.4
Avg Bathrooms:1.9
Avg Lot Size:3.14 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:1
Sold Last Year:3
Median Days to Sell:73 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:2002
New Construction:0%
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