4157 Calico Rd

Lenoir, NC 28645

$1,250,000
Price
2
Beds
3,031 Sq. Ft.
$412 / Sq. Ft.
3,031
Sq. Ft.
$412
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Step back in time and experience the charm of this remarkable historic estate, originally built in 1856 and nestled on 37.44 picturesque acres. Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the past while enjoying the tranquility of country living. A portion of the land is fenced pasture, ideal for livestock, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. The peaceful waters of Lower Creek flow along the back of the property,...Step back in time and experience the charm of this remarkable historic estate, originally built in 1856 and nestled on 37.44 picturesque acres. Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the past while enjoying the tranquility of country living. A portion of the land is fenced pasture, ideal for livestock, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. The peaceful waters of Lower Creek flow along the back of the property, creating a serene backdrop for daily life. Wander through the property's impressive bamboo forest, explore the rock-enclosed herb gardens that once supplied a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs, and admire the stately boxwoods believed to date back to the 1880s. The grounds are complemented by an exceptional collection of historic outbuildings, including a smokehouse, well house, barn, tool house, chicken coop, and a long multi-bay shed, offering endless possibilities for farming, storage, workshops, or restoration projects. Steeped in character and heritage, this extraordinary property captures the essence of a bygone era while providing ample acreage, natural beauty, and space to create your own legacy. History: The John Eli Corpening House, completed in 1856, is one of the most architecturally significant antebellum residences in Caldwell County. Constructed of handmade brick and designed with restrained Greek Revival detailing, the dwelling reflected both the prosperity and social standing of its owner, John Eli Corpening. Historic architectural surveys have identified the house as one of only two double-pile brick residences erected in Caldwell County during the antebellum period, placing it among the county most substantial and historically important nineteenth-
century homes. (The other is Clover Hill located in Patterson). The John Eli Corpening House embodies the Greek Revival style that dominated American architecture during the decades before the Civil War. Its symmetrical brick façade, double-pile floor plan, dominated by a two-story classical portico supported by plain Tuscan-order columns reflected the influence of classical Greek architecture while adapting those ideals to the
agricultural landscape of Caldwell County. The double-tier portico, provided shade, ventilation,
and an expression of prosperity, making the residence one of the county most architecturally
distinguished antebellum homes. The residence served as the center of the Corpening plantation, known locally as Calico, and remains an important example of the agricultural and architectural heritage of
Caldwell County. Other notable features include paired chimneys, each with a single –stepped shoulder attached to the side facades and a typical entrance consisting of a two-leaf door framed by recessed transom
and sidelights all within a symmetrically molded structure. The house is constructed with double-
wythe walls. This construction method involves an exterior brick layer and an interior brick layer
with space in between. Designed for structural support, fire resistance and moisture control. The
heating system which was specifically designed for the house which uses hot water to heat the
brick allowing it to maintain its warmth. The well executed interior is a classic Greek revival plan and features post and lintel mantels, molded door and window surrounds, wide baseboards and a closed stringer stair curvilinear bracket ornamenting the stringer board and plaster walls. The double-pile floor plan – two rooms
deep from the front to the back and there is a hallway between each two-room segment. Symmetry was a big part of the Greek Revival Style designed for grandeur and formal living. The roof is slate and was recently installed and has copper flashing. Whether you're seeking a private homestead, hobby farm, equestrian retreat, or a historic treasure to preserve, this rare offering is truly unlike anything else on the market.
  1. Listed by Keller Williams High Country • jennifercrowe@kw.com

Property Details for 4157 Calico Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Zoning Description
RA
Parking Features
Driveway
Community Features
LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 06/20/2026 05:03 AM

Property Details for 4157 Calico Road

StatusActive
MLS #4391552
Days on Market9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1856
Lot Size37.44 AC / 1,630,886 SF
CountyCaldwell County
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Building Information for 4157 Calico Road

Stories-Year Built1856Building Size-Lot Size37.44 AC / 1,630,886 SF

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Property Information for 4157 Calico Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.61152746
  • MLS Area Major: 26-Outside of Area
  • Unparsed Address: 4157 Calico Road
  • Latitude: 35.83889459
  • Directions: Traveling Hwy 18 from Lenoir to Morganton, take left onto Calico Rd. Travel approximately 2 miles. See mailbox with 4157. Home is on right. No sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,140.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $603,700.00
  • Parcel Number: 06136-1-2
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gamewell
  • High School: West Caldwell
  • Elementary School: Gamewell
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3031.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1703
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1328
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3031.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Hilly, Level, Pasture, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 37.44
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, OutBuildings, Storage, GravelDriveway
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gated, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Pasture
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Feed Barn, Hay Storage, Outbuilding, Packing Shed, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic Finished, Attic Stairs Fixed, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Utility Room, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Den, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: CrawlSpace
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Study
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 4157 Calico Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4391552

$1,250,000—
Jun 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262655

$1,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4391552

$1,250,000
06/19/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262655

$1,250,000

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Schools near 4157 Calico Road

This home is within Caldwell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gamewell Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Gamewell Middle
Public - 6 to 8
West Caldwell High
Public - 9 to 12
Caldwell County Career Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gamewell Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Gamewell Middle
Public6 to 8

West Caldwell High
Public9 to 12

Caldwell County Career Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 4157 Calico Road, Lenoir, NC 28645

4157 Calico Road is a single family home for sale in Lenoir, NC 28645. This property was listed for sale on June 19, 2026 by Keller Williams High Country, it's currently listed at $1,250,000. This listing's school district is Caldwell County School District. Nearby schools include Gamewell Elementary, Gamewell Middle and West Caldwell High. 4157 Calico Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 3,031 sqft single family home built in 1856.

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