1517 Helms Short Cut Road, Monroe, NC

About the home

A long tree lined private driveway leads to the best of country on 8.1 acres, where a classic two-story brick home combines comfortable living, exceptional outdoor amenities, and a thoughtfully designed equestrian setup. The main-level primary suite features a full bath, jetted tub, and spacious cedar walk-in closet plus second custom closet. At the heart of the home, the circular kitchen creates a natural gathering space, complemented by a breakfast nook overlooking the peaceful backyard. A dramatic vaulted ceiling and the sunken living room offers a warm and inviting retreat with a wood-burning fireplace and adjacent dining area. Luxury vinyl plank flooring offer easy to keep luxury living. Upstairs, two spacious rooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and feature beautiful built-ins, while a third huge flexible room offers versatile space for a bedroom, home office, studio, or hobby room. Tile and luxury vinvy plank flooring run throughout. The attached two-car garage provides generous room for vehicles, a workshop, and additional storage. Outdoor living takes center stage with a finished fenced in large patio overlooking the saltwater pool, This inviting outdoor retreat can host a huge family and friends gathering complete with an outdoor kitchen under a large shaded gazebo with separate shower and pool house. Second containment area for goats or garden area fenced to keep dear out Great chicken hen house and lots of outside storage Designed with the equestrian enthusiast in mind, perfectly sert up with cross fenced property allowing to rotating pastures. In addition, this property features a three-board-fenced riding arena with all weather screenings. Also road frontage features attractive two, four-board-fenced pastures, a horse run-in barn with feed storage and with a fenced in extended run. In addition to the front pastures, horses can be turned out to an electric-fenced shaded paddock. Many out buildings include, a concrete-floor hay barn and two other out building near the arena. The wooded back yard acreage include a path for riding and recreation, with additional space for tractors, equipment, and outdoor pursuits. A circular driveway and beautiful road frontage complete this unique offering, where country privacy, equestrian functionality, and resort-style outdoor living come together. Possibility to build a second home for family compound. Buy with confidence, this HOME IS OFFERED BELOW APPRAISAL!.

Price in context

• Asking $320 per square foot.
• That is 15% below the $378 median across 21 active $1.5M+ homes in Monroe.
• 21st highest asking price of 21 active $1.5M+ homes in Monroe.
• 8th largest by living area of the 14 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 15 days on the market, listed 2026-09-17.
• County tax assessment $705,300; the asking price is 1.42× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Union County, ZIP 28112.

Straight-line distances

• Quail Hollow Club: 19.0 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 20.2 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 22.3 mi
• Uptown Charlotte: 24.6 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 27.0 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 27.8 mi

Features

Style

Transitional

Levels

Two

Construction

Brick Full

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front

Exterior

Fence, Livestock Run In, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Storage, Storage Unit (Off Site), Other - See Remarks

Pool

Fenced, In Ground, Salt Water

Lot

Pasture, Private, Wooded

County

Union

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.