438 Mapleton Lane, Columbus, NC

About the home

Wake up seeing the water, slip your kayak in before breakfast, and end the day on the balcony as the sun settles over the lake. This brand-new 2026 home offers 159 feet of direct frontage on 33-acre Lake Sandy Plains and sits on 0.89 acres in Derbyshire, a gated family and equestrian community where the lifestyle is every bit as special as the home itself. Reserved for peaceful, non-motorized recreation, the lake invites you to kayak, paddleboard, swim, or fish just steps from your back door. If you have a horse or two, Derbyshire offers exceptional equestrian amenities beyond the shoreline, with access to the CETA and FETA trail systems for miles of riding through the beautiful Carolina foothills. Approximately eight miles of community walking trails provide the perfect setting for morning walks with the dog, while the gently rolling lawn leading to the lake offers plenty of room for both two- and four-legged family members to enjoy. Inside, European windows and doors capture the lake views and fill the home with natural light. The main living area soars beneath a vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, anchored by a handsome stacked-stone fireplace. Glass doors open onto the covered wraparound balcony, where cable railings preserve the sweeping views and create an inviting outdoor living space overlooking the water. The kitchen combines clean, timeless design with thoughtful functionality, featuring white shaker cabinetry, a stained wood island, stone countertops, a Bosch wall oven and microwave, a Bosch dishwasher and a natural gas cooktop, plus a walk-in pantry. The main-level primary suite is a peaceful retreat with beautiful lake views, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with a frameless glass shower. Just off the oversized two-car garage, a practical mudroom is ready for muddy boots and paws, with the laundry room conveniently located alongside. Downstairs, the walkout lower level opens directly to a covered lakeside patio. Designed for relaxed entertaining, it features a spacious recreation room with a modern electric fireplace, wet bar, and wine cellar, plus two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath. At approximately 2,942 finished square feet, this home is designed around how you want to live—quiet mornings on the lake, afternoons on the trails, dogs playing in the yard, and evenings watching the light change across the water. All of this is just minutes from the grocery store in Columbus, Tryon, and Landrum, with convenient access to I-26—offering a peaceful lakefront and/or equestrian lifestyle without giving up easy access to town.

Price in context

• Asking $467 per square foot.
• That is 9% above the $430 median across 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Columbus.
• 12th highest asking price of 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Columbus.
• 11th largest by living area of the 13 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 19 days on the market, listed 2026-10-02.
• County tax assessment $403,000; the asking price is 3.41× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $1,025 (semi-annually).

Location

Neighborhood: Derbyshire, Polk County, ZIP 28722.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Polk Central
• Middle: Polk
• High: Polk

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Contemporary, Modern, Transitional

Levels

One

Construction

Fiber Cement

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Builder

Robinson Home Builders LLC

New construction

Yes

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Basement

Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Wine Refrigerator

Heating

Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Attached Garage

Waterfront

Paddlesport Launch Site, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community

View

Water, Year Round

Lot

Cleared, Sloped, Views, Waterfront

Community

Gated, Lake Access, Street Lights, Walking Trails

County

Polk

Comparable homes on the market

• 984 Mapleton Lane, Columbus — $1,350,000, 3 bd, 3,143 sq ft, also in Derbyshire
• 0 Mapleton Lane #LOT 6, Columbus — $1,748,999, 4 bd, 3,319 sq ft, also in Derbyshire
• 398 Mapleton Lane, Columbus — $1,695,000, 5 bd, 5,353 sq ft, also in Derbyshire
• 966 Mapleton Lane #14, Columbus — $1,595,000, 4 bd, 3,095 sq ft, 0.2 mi away
• 67 Taddington Circle, Columbus — $1,195,000, 4 bd, 2,558 sq ft, 0.3 mi away
• 6783 Peniel Road, Tryon — $2,800,000, 1.1 mi away

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.