Listed at $629,900 ($117/sq ft), this 1900 renovated farmhouse encompasses 5,381 sq ft of living space situated on a 9.27-acre private estate in Alexander County, North Carolina.
Combining rich local provenance with diverse acreage, the property includes river frontage, a private fishing pond, open pasture, wooded acreage, a historic timber barn, and a preserved original water tower.
The 2.5-story main home features period architectural details—such as a classic wrap-around porch with traditional sky-blue ceilings, rounded interior walls, built-ins, and native walnut kitchen countertops harvested directly from the land—complemented by rolling capital maintenance upgrades through 2026.
Property Snapshot
Price: $629,900 💰 ($117/sq ft)
Location: 2386 Liledoun Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681 📍
Beds/Baths: 5 🛏️ / 5 🛁 (4 Full, 1 Half)
Square Footage: 5,381 sq ft (across 3 finished levels) 📐
Year Built: 1900 🕰️
Lot Size: 9.27 Acres (Pasture, woods, river frontage, & pond) 🌳
Outbuildings: Historic working barn, storage sheds, & legacy water tower 🚜
Condition: Sold strictly as-is
Key Architectural & Property Features
Main Level Layout: Kitchen with island and native walnut counters, sunroom/game room (pool table conveys), formal dining area, executive office, den, and full guest suite/in-law setup.
Upper Living Quarters: Second level hosts four large bedrooms, two full baths, and a walk-out balcony. The finished 3rd floor adds two multi-use bonus rooms and a fourth full bath.
Land & Water Assets: River frontage with grassy recreation bank, private stocked pond, pecan trees, blueberry bushes, and open pasture suited for livestock or horses.
System Improvements: Recent owner updates include a main-level heat pump (2024), new water heater (2025), second-floor tub reglazing (2026), roof and porch work (2018–2024), and window upgrades (2021).
Highest & Best Use Potential
Multi-Generational Compound: The 5,381 sq ft footprint with ground-floor bedroom options and a self-contained 3rd floor easily accommodates extended family living with independent privacy.
Agritourism / Event Venue & STR: The combination of river frontage, fishing pond, legacy barn, water tower backdrop, and 9.27 acres near the Foothills/Hickory Metro area creates strong potential for a boutique wedding venue, farm-stay Airbnb, or homesteading retreat.
Listed by: Marissa Cooper Winstead MarissaBCooper@yahoo.com, Cooper Southern Properties
Zillow link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2386-Liledoun-Rd-Taylorsville-NC-28681/113749259_zpid/