New Forest Mountain Homes for Sale
8 homesCommunity Highlights
- gated mountain setting with long-range views
- large acreage and multiple homesite options
- ready-to-build infrastructure with underground power and water
- natural features including waterfall, creeks, pond, and cave
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
gated community
private trails · Creeks · Pond +3
interior roads · multiple road access points
underground power · community water · community well
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Decks
- Screened Porches
- Lofts
- Fireplaces
- Basements
- Workshops
- Encapsulated Crawl Spaces
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Foothills of Western North Carolina, western NC
- Rutherfordton
- Lake Lure
- Chimney Rock
- Hendersonville
- Asheville
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in New Forest Mountain
First Impressions
New Forest Mountain in Union Mills feels like a mountain retreat built around the landscape itself. The setting is gated, wooded, and elevated, with long-range views that open across ridgelines and valleys in a way that defines the entire community experience. Road names like Deer Path and North Tranquility hint at the tone here: winding drives, mature trees, and homesites tucked into the terrain rather than imposed on it. Many properties sit on generous acreage, and the overall impression is one of space, elevation, and natural drama.
Home Styles & Community Feel
This is a community where land is often the main event, though there are also custom cabins and mountain homes woven into the mix. The predominant property type is land, with a single-family residence subtype appearing frequently among the built homes. Lots are substantial, averaging nearly 5 acres, and several listings emphasize multiple building sites, interior roads, and flexible access points. Construction details point to a range of mountain-home finishes: cedar siding, log construction, stone fireplaces, metal roofs, screened porches, decks, and lofts. Many homes feature underground power, community water or well access, and a few include basements, workshops, or encapsulated crawl spaces. The feel is private and intentionally spread out, with homes positioned to capture views rather than cluster tightly together.
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
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Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 173 Serendipity Lane 2 bed3 bath | Aug 25 2025 | $320,000 | 138 | 94% | 2040 sq ft | $157 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 159 The Falls Road 1 bed1 bath | Nov 4 2024 | $365,000 | 98 | 96% | 1256 sq ft | $291 |
![]() SOLD 207 S Tranquility Trail 3 bed2 bath | Oct 7 2024 | $525,000 | 213 | 96% | 2821 sq ft | $186 |
![]() SOLD 157 Spring Valley Drive 2 bed2 bath | Sep 16 2024 | $296,000 | 89 | 87% | 2005 sq ft | $148 |
![]() SOLD 184 Maple Spring Lane 3 bed2 bath | Sep 16 2024 | $485,000 | 137 | 88% | 1803 sq ft | $269 |
![]() SOLD 578 Spring Valley Drive 2 bed2 bath | Aug 22 2024 | $299,900 | 147 | 🎯100% | 1365 sq ft | $220 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 160 S Tranquility Trail 2 bed1 bath | Jun 21 2024 | $255,000 | 60 | 99% | 950 sq ft | $268 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 159 Tranquility Trail 2 bed2 bath | Nov 9 2023 | $350,000 | 26 | 🎯100% | 1270 sq ft | $276 |
![]() SOLD 451 Western Meander Road 2 bed2 bath | Oct 4 2023 | $640,000 | 30 | 98% | 2930 sq ft | $218 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 00 Spring Valley Drive 25 | May 12 2023 | $22,000 | 248 | 74% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 000 Squirrel Hill Road 18A & 18B | Mar 22 2023 | $21,500 | 776 | 77% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 0 Squirrel Hill Road 18A | Mar 22 2023 | $10,000 | 776 | 77% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 00 Squirrel Hill Road 18B | Mar 22 2023 | $11,500 | 776 | 64% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 338 Western Meander Road 2 bed2 bath | Mar 17 2023 | $310,000 | 148 | 84% | 1020 sq ft | $304 |
![]() SOLD 185 Serendipity Lane 2 bed2 bath | Jan 18 2023 | $350,000 | 54 | 97% | 1624 sq ft | $216 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 188 N Tranquility Trail 1 bed2 bath | Apr 7 2022 | $335,000 | 72 | 🎯100% | 1449 sq ft | $231 |
![]() SOLD 0 Springvalley Drive | Mar 22 2022 | $32,000 | 372 | 80% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Western Meander Road | Jan 14 2022 | $39,000 | 219 | 74% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 159 Tranquility Trail 2 bed2 bath | Dec 20 2021 | $285,000 | 31 | 🎯104% | 1270 sq ft | $224 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 173 Serendipity Lane 2 bed2 bath | Sep 23 2021 | $269,900 | 126 | 🎯100% | 2204 sq ft | $122 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 578 Spring Valley Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 23 2021 | $270,000 | 39 | 90% | 1365 sq ft | $198 |
![]() SOLD 498 Spring Valley Drive 2 bed2 bath | Mar 23 2021 | $210,000 | 45 | 93% | 2103 sq ft | $100 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 207 S Tranquility Trail 3 bed2 bath | Nov 16 2020 | $405,000 | 185 | 96% | 2896 sq ft | $140 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 139 Tranquility Trail 3 bed3 bath | Mar 27 2020 | $307,500 | 232 | 89% | 2629 sq ft | $117 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 451 Western Meander Road 2 bed2 bath | Sep 13 2019 | $247,500 | 399 | 92% | 2896 sq ft | $85 |
10 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 338 Western Meander Road 2 bed2 bath | Oct 26 2018 | $185,000 | 129 | 93% | 1120 sq ft | $165 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 0 Deer Path | Jun 1 2018 | $25,000 | 471 | 🎯100% | — | — |
2+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 185 Serendipity Lane 2 bed2 bath | Aug 10 2015 | $200,000 | 359 | 95% | 1701 sq ft | $118 |
![]() SOLD 231 Serendipity Lane 3 bed2 bath | Jul 20 2015 | $225,000 | 117 | 92% | 2657 sq ft | $85 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 214 Deer Path 2 bed2 bath | May 23 2014 | $113,500 | 84 | 🎯114% | 1072 sq ft | $106 |

173 Serendipity Lane
$320,000

159 The Falls Road
$365,000

207 S Tranquility Trail
$525,000

157 Spring Valley Drive
$296,000

184 Maple Spring Lane
$485,000

578 Spring Valley Drive
$299,900

160 S Tranquility Trail
$255,000

159 Tranquility Trail
$350,000

451 Western Meander Road
$640,000

00 Spring Valley Drive 25
$22,000

000 Squirrel Hill Road 18A & 18B
$21,500

0 Squirrel Hill Road 18A
$10,000

00 Squirrel Hill Road 18B
$11,500

338 Western Meander Road
$310,000

185 Serendipity Lane
$350,000

188 N Tranquility Trail
$335,000

0 Springvalley Drive
$32,000

0 Western Meander Road
$39,000

159 Tranquility Trail
$285,000

173 Serendipity Lane
$269,900

578 Spring Valley Drive
$270,000

498 Spring Valley Drive
$210,000

207 S Tranquility Trail
$405,000

139 Tranquility Trail
$307,500

451 Western Meander Road
$247,500

338 Western Meander Road
$185,000

0 Deer Path
$25,000

185 Serendipity Lane
$200,000

231 Serendipity Lane
$225,000

214 Deer Path
$113,500
Market Statistics
The New Forest Mountain real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 142 days. With 8 active listings and 1 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$153,090
Average Price:$612,211.25
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:2.2
Avg Bathrooms:2.0
Avg Lot Size:4.99 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:8
Sold Last Year:1
Median Days to Sell:142 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:1997
New Construction:0%
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