Cane Creek Mountain Homes for Sale
2 homesCommunity Highlights
- Large acreage tracts
- Mountain views
- Gated setting
- Outdoor recreation access
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Community association is indicated on most current listings.
Underground utilities · Shared wells · Private wells
Trails · Creeks · Streams +5
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Stone Fireplaces
- Wood Interiors
- Wraparound Porches
- Lofts
- Decks
- Detached Garages
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Western North Carolina mountains
- Hwy 64
- I-40
- Lake Lure
- Lake Norman
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Cane Creek Mountain
First Impressions
Cane Creek Mountain feels like a high-country retreat shaped by ridgelines, long views, and a strong sense of space. The setting in Union Mills is unmistakably mountainous, with many homes and homesites spread across large acreage, often reached by winding private drives and framed by hardwoods, creeks, and open sky. It is the kind of place where the landscape does much of the talking, and where sunset views, wooded privacy, and room to roam define the everyday experience.
"A mountain community where long-range views and generous acreage set the tone from the start."
Home Styles & Community Feel
The housing mix leans heavily toward single-family residences, especially log homes and custom mountain cabins. Interiors often feature vaulted ceilings, exposed wood, stone fireplaces, lofts, and wraparound or glassed porches that make the most of the setting. Many properties sit on substantial tracts, from several acres to expansive estates, and the community also includes land parcels for those planning a build. Construction dates in the neighborhood cluster from the late 1990s through the early 2000s, with a handful of older estate-style holdings as well.
The feel here is rustic and deliberate rather than polished and suburban. Some homes are turnkey retreats with workshops, barns, detached garages, or guest quarters, while others are raw acreage with driveways, wells, and building sites already in place. Gated access and underground utilities appear repeatedly, reinforcing the sense of a mountain enclave that values privacy and self-sufficiency.
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. 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 1282 Locust Drive | Mar 26 2026 | $180,000 | 960 | 90% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 0000 Locust Road | Mar 26 2026 | $250,000 | 960 | 🎯100% | — | — |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 591 Locust Ridge Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 3 2025 | $525,000 | 30 | 99% | 1971 sq ft | $266 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Mountain Forest Drive | Jun 19 2023 | $97,500 | 234 | 89% | — | — |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 145 Mountain Forest Drive 2 bed2 bath | Feb 9 2023 | $420,000 | 132 | 95% | 1562 sq ft | $269 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 992 Locust Ridge Drive 4 bed4 bath | Oct 7 2022 | $575,000 | 14 | 96% | 2820 sq ft | $204 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Cane Creek Mountain Road | Sep 3 2021 | $25,500 | 239 | 92% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 0 Cane Creek Mountain Road 3 | Jul 22 2021 | $18,500 | 195 | 81% | — | — |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 788 Mountain Forest Drive 15 3 bed3 bath | Nov 23 2020 | $415,000 | 93 | 95% | 1919 sq ft | $216 |
![]() SOLD Lot 20 Locust Ridge | Nov 20 2020 | $50,000 | 730 | 🎯100% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 992 Locust Ridge Drive 4 bed4 bath | Sep 18 2020 | $403,500 | 60 | 94% | 2020 sq ft | $200 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Cane Creek Mountain Road 11B | Jun 22 2020 | $12,500 | 762 | 89% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 399 Mountain Forest Drive | Jun 15 2020 | $31,500 | 154 | 85% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 0 Cane Creek Mountain Road | May 8 2020 | $57,000 | 342 | 88% | — | — |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD Lot 16 Mountain Forest Drive | Oct 1 2019 | $60,000 | 334 | 80% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 934 Mountain Forest Drive 4 bed4 bath | Oct 1 2019 | $910,000 | 174 | 83% | 2414 sq ft | $377 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Mountain Forest Drive | Jun 1 2018 | $73,000 | 767 | 91% | — | — |
11 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 788 Mountain Forest Drive 15 3 bed3 bath | Jun 9 2017 | $360,000 | 85 | 87% | 1919 sq ft | $188 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 521 Locust Ridge 2 bed2 bath | Sep 30 2015 | $237,500 | 91 | 90% | 1754 sq ft | $135 |
10 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 705 Cane Creek Mountain Rd 2 bed2 bath | Nov 14 2014 | $185,000 | 146 | 93% | 1395 sq ft | $133 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 788 Mountain Forest Drive 3 bed3 bath | Mar 20 2013 | $354,000 | 21 | 96% | 1996 sq ft | $177 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1130 Locust Ridge 4 bed3 bath | Dec 27 2012 | $512,000 | 277 | 94% | 4771 sq ft | $107 |

1282 Locust Drive
$180,000

0000 Locust Road
$250,000

591 Locust Ridge Drive
$525,000

0 Mountain Forest Drive
$97,500

145 Mountain Forest Drive
$420,000

992 Locust Ridge Drive
$575,000

0 Cane Creek Mountain Road
$25,500

0 Cane Creek Mountain Road 3
$18,500

788 Mountain Forest Drive 15
$415,000

Lot 20 Locust Ridge
$50,000

992 Locust Ridge Drive
$403,500

0 Cane Creek Mountain Road 11B
$12,500

399 Mountain Forest Drive
$31,500

0 Cane Creek Mountain Road
$57,000

Lot 16 Mountain Forest Drive
$60,000

934 Mountain Forest Drive
$910,000

0 Mountain Forest Drive
$73,000

788 Mountain Forest Drive 15
$360,000

521 Locust Ridge
$237,500

705 Cane Creek Mountain Rd
$185,000

788 Mountain Forest Drive
$354,000

1130 Locust Ridge
$512,000
Market Statistics
The Cane Creek Mountain real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 184 days. With 2 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$1,207,500
Average Price:$1,207,500
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.1
Avg Bathrooms:3.0
Avg Lot Size:19.88 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:2
Sold Last Year:2
Median Days to Sell:184 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1999
New Construction:0%















