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$289,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Candy Edwards · Red Dirt Country Real Estate
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About this home

22.25± acres located in a highly sought-after area of Polk County with a portion extending into Rutherford County. This versatile tract offers excellent road frontage and features an existing rough road through the property, ideal for showing and exploring multiple potential homesites. The topography is well-suited for a variety of building options. A beautiful mix of mature hardwoods and pines adds both value and natural appeal. No restrictions, offering flexibility for residential, recreational, or investment use. Rare opportunity to secure acreage in a desirable location with easy access and strong potential. Approximately 10 miles to the Tryon International Equestrian Center, approximately 10 miles to Rutherfordton, and approximately 16 miles to Forest City.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4371857
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
70
On market date
April 21, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Polk Central Elementary School
5.18 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
341
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
6.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Polk County Schools
High
Polk County Early College
8.41 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
60
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Polk County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Rutherfordton's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Nearby-amenity density
3 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Rutherfordton, from live MLS data.

On the market 70 days -- 153 fewer days than Rutherfordton's current average of 223 days.
For reference, the median list price across 271 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $125,000.

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$57,800 down
$231,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,500
Property tax (est.)$241
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 30, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.