Situated on 6+ acres this home offers New Vinyl, Roof and lovely rock accents. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Two parcels sold together 6+Acres.  10 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center. Across the street from Cleghorn Golf and Sport Club and Paddle Launch area for Broad River. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Spacious two car carport, paved drive with multiple parking options for easy access. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Freshly painted modern kitchen. Breakfast bar, tons of storage and counter space. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Open floor plan from kitchen to living areas. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Cozy gas fireplace. LVP throughout the home. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Newer appliances remain with the home. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Buffet/Drink Bar offers an easier option for serving larger groups. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Lots of gathering options in this open floor plan. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Another gathering area also used for more sleeping arrangements. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Second view. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Primary ensuite. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Dual vanity in the primary bathroom and large soaking tub. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Walk in shower and large closets in the primary bathroom. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Second bedroom option - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Second full bathroom. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Third bedroom option. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Peaceful front covered porch with ceiling fan. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Wood backyard with firepit. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Second covered porch on the back for grilling and relaxing. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Utility area just off the kitchen and back porch entrance.  Washer/Dryer remain. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
Half Bathroom beside the utility area. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
This home sits off and up from Cleghorn Mill Rd directly across from Cleghorn Golf and Club House. - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
This property is two parcels combined for ~6 acres. Lower area offers a large area for RV/Horse Trailer parking and electric hookup.  Tiny home with full bath is also available. (Tiny Home is under construction at time of listing). - 1597 Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton
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$324,000

1597 Cleghorn Mill Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Joy Pharr · Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,760 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Situated on 6+ acres this 3 bed/2 bath home is a perfect retreat for a homeowner or continued use as a successful AirBnb. Open concept from the kitchen to the living areas accommodates large gatherings around the gas log fireplace. Or enjoy the covered front porch or back yard covered porch and firepit. Home offers new roof and vinyl, LVP flooring, new stove and microwave. Paved drive with a large 2 car carport and multiple parking options. Lower fenced entrance has room for more short-term parking with electric hookup. Located directly across from the Cleghorn Golf and Sport Club, less than 10 min from Tryon International and next door to Broad River Access for paddling, swimming and fishing. This property is part of River Ridge HOA which offers gated access to the Broad River, with private common areas and picnic tables.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4213254
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
River Ridge of Cleghorn South
Status
Active
Days on market
587
On market date
January 30, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Rutherfordton Elementary School
2.85 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
383
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
R-S Middle School
5.41 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
603
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
R-S Central High School
7.54 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
769
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Rutherfordton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 587 days -- 364 more days than Rutherfordton's current average of 223 days.
For reference, the median list price across 306 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $144,450.

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$64,800 down
$259,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,681
Property tax (est.)$270
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 9, 2026.

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