$494,000
About this home
Enjoy a peaceful rural setting in the established Willow Lakes community on two lots totaling approximately 4.5 acres, just minutes from Rutherfordton. With paved roads and light restrictions, this inviting setting offers a comfortable balance of privacy and convenience. The 3BR/2BA home offers approximately 1,825 SF with attractive updates and plenty of room to enjoy indoors and out. The living room features a wood-burning stove and tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, while the kitchen offers granite countertops, skylights and a center island with bar seating. A separate dining room opens to the deck, and the dedicated laundry room provides cabinetry and counter space. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Numerous improvements have been completed in recent years, including a metal roof and LVP flooring in 2022, replacement windows in 2024, updated exterior doors, tankless water heater, updated lighting and new ductwork in 2026. The crawlspace is fully encapsulated with a dehumidifier. Outdoor spaces include a covered front porch with room for rocking chairs, deck and lovely screened back porch with Trex flooring, along with a partially fenced backyard and mature shade trees. An attached two-car garage with built-in cabinets and an outbuilding provide useful storage. All appliances convey. Private well and septic, plus low annual HOA dues of just $425.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4411005
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Willow Lakes
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 4
- On market date
- August 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days ago.
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