11+ ACRES/ BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS ~ POND/ BARN/RIDING ARENA/ FENCED PASTURES! A rare opportunity to own a versatile country homestead with STUNNING VIEWS OF MULTIPLE MOUNTAIN RANGES, beautiful sunsets, abundant pasture, and a BIG POND! This unique property is ideal for HORSE ENTHUSIAST, hobby farmers, animal lovers, or anyone seeking peaceful country living with room to spread out. 3BR 2.5BA, Full Basement, OVER 3,900 sq. ft. of living space PLUS over 1,600 sq. ft. of additional garage space, this property offers exceptional room for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, workshops, and storage. The home features all 3 bedrooms on the main level (*plus two large bonus rooms upstairs), beautiful hardwood floors throughout much of the main living area, wood cabinetry and trim, and a cozy gas-log fireplace. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath, walk-in closet, and built-in ironing board. Two additional main-level bedrooms offer generous space and closets. The upper level provides two additional rooms, a bonus room, and ample storage. *note: the septic system is permitted for 3 bedrooms. The large finished basement adds exceptional versatility with a spacious recreation room, a lockable "safe" room(three sides with concrete walls), half bath, workshop area, garage space, and abundant storage. A convenient main-level mudroom, harvest kitchen, generous pantry, and extensive cabinetry provide plenty of everyday functionality. Accessibility features include an interior wheelchair ramp, a front porch wheelchair platform, grab bars in the bathrooms, and double handrails on the basement stairs. EQUESTRIAN FARM AMENITIES are a standout feature! The LARGE BARN offers four horse stalls, tack and feed rooms, office space, storage, machine bays, water hydrants, and 200-amp electrical service. Additional improvements include a chicken coop, riding arena, fenced and cross-fenced pastures, multiple paddocks, and a lunging ring, and a 24' x 45' shed/barn. A stocked pond with bass, catfish, and carp features a dock, fishing shed, and overflow pipe. Enjoy established grapevines, fruit trees, blueberry and blackberry bushes, elderberries, pecan trees raised vegetable beds, perennial flower gardens, and a small greenhouse. Numerous improvements enhance the property's functionality, including a 2023 roof, updated hvac components, French drains and sump pumps, water-main improvements and shutoff valves, a reinforced retaining wall, driveway and culvert improvements, and additional drainage and erosion-control work. Relax on the covered front porch or enjoy the back deck and patio while taking in the spectacular mountain scenery. With room for horses, gardening, outdoor recreation, fishing, vehicles, equipment, and workshop projects, and great for Multi-generational living~ This exceptional homestead offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and breathtaking natural beauty. A MUST-SEE property for anyone dreaming of a country lifestyle! *Professional Pics by Nov 1st* ASK AGENT for the LIST OF UPDATES! ADDRES: 7858 Cheatham Ford Rd. Hiddenite, North Carolina!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
11.22 acresLot Size
$216Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marissa Cooper Winstead• Cooper Southern Properties
10.2 GORGEOUS Acres with breathtaking mountain views! Horse barn 50X80 w/ lots of pasture & fencing! Large fish pond stocked with fish (approx. 15ft deep). This property is a rare find and is horse & animal ready! The barn has 3 stalls 200 amp electric & water. The house offers a ton of space with OVER 4,000 Sq Ft. All bedrooms on main level. The second level has 2 additional rooms + bonus (Septic is for 3BR but could easily be upgraded for 4 or more!!).
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #9579352
Jun 23, 2015
Sold
$325,000
$83/sq ft
May 1, 2015
Delisted
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Nov 15, 2014
Listed
$325,000
$83/sq ft
+20
11 GORGEOUS Acres with breathtaking mountain views! Horse barn 50X80 w/ lots of pasture & fencing! Large fish pond stocked with fish (approx. 15ft deep). This property is a rare find and is horse & animal ready! The barn has 3 stalls 200 amp electric & water. The house offers a ton of space with OVER 4,000 Sq Ft. All bedrooms on main level. The second level has 2 additional rooms + bonus (Septic is for 3BR but could easily be upgraded for 4 or more!!). The views of this property are one of a kind and show multiple mountain ranges! Hardwoods are in most of the living areas on the main level. There is a gas FP in living room. The huge basement offers a large recreation room & a bathroom! The basement has a large workshop/ garage too. There is a large mud room/pantry on the main level. The master suite is huge with a large WIC and spacious master bath! The two secondary rooms are very spacious and have good sized closets. If you are looking for a farm in the country this is a MUST SEE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,980
$56,388 + $402,018
$458,406
2025
$2,980
$56,388 + $402,018
$458,406
2024
$2,980 (−3.0%)
$56,388 + $402,018
$458,406
2023
$3,071 (+164.6%)
$56,388 + $402,018
$458,406
2019
$1,161 (+1.2%)
$42,684 + $201,738
$244,422
2018
$1,147
$42,684 + $201,738
$244,422
2017
$1,147 (−43.7%)
$42,684 + $201,738
$244,422
2016
$2,038
$42,684 + $201,738
$244,422
2015
$2,038 (−1.3%)
$42,684 + $201,738
$244,422
2014
$2,065
$50,524 + $243,252
$293,776
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.23 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,480
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,480
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alexander County
APN
0062516
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.
RA-20
Residential - Agricultural District
The RA-20 residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of the land is for low-density residential and agricultural purposes including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings (individual), individual manufactured homes, and related uses necessary for a sound neighborhood. Group housing developments in the form of multiple-family dwellings, condominiums, two-family dwellings, townhouses and manufactured home parks are permitted subject to the granting of a special use permit by the Board of Commissioners. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and encourage a healthful environment for family life in areas where neither public nor community water or sewer facilities are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Park & open space
Feb 23, 2026 • Final
Building safety and construction
Install wall anchors to support foundation walls. Install a sump pump and basement gutter system within the basement.
Remodel
Dec 7, 2025 • Final
Building safety and construction
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hiddenite, NC • 28636
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 7858 Cheatham Ford Rd
$844,228
$5,772 under list price of $850K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $560K.