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$499,000

282 Calhoun Trail
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Sarah Sztyber · Godstead Properties
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,264 sqft
Year built
1980

About this home

Secluded Mountain Retreat on 4.3 Unrestricted Acres — Turnkey & Move-In Ready! Never flooded and NOT located in a FEMA-designated flood zone (FEMA.gov). Come home every day to the privacy, beauty, and peacefulness of your own secluded mountain retreat! Set on 4.3 unrestricted acres, this stunning 2,264 sq. ft. updated cabin offers the perfect blend of timeless mountain character and modern updates. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two storage buildings, a chicken coop, pasture, wooded privacy, and a wrap-around porch, this property is ready for your next chapter. Beautifully Updated & Move-In Ready From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the care and updates throughout the home, including: New flooring, Updated kitchen cabinets, Quartz countertops, New metal roof, Fresh interior and exterior paint, Updated windows and doors, New well pump, Updated bathrooms, Wired security camera system, and much more! Step inside to a bright, spacious open-concept floor plan with tall ceilings and abundant natural light. The expansive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, providing plenty of room for cooking, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The main level features a comfortable living room, a spacious great room, large closet, laundry room with utility sink and storage, and a beautifully updated guest bathroom. The main-level primary suite offers its own private full bathroom with stone flooring, new vanity, new commode, and a large tiled shower featuring two shower heads and a built-in bench. Upstairs, a spacious loft overlooks the main floor, creating an open and inviting feel. The second level also offers two additional bedrooms and an updated full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, the possibilities are endless. The property includes a pasture surrounded by forest, offering privacy and space for animals and livestock. There's also a custom-built firepit in the pasture, perfect for evenings under the stars, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing around the fire. Bring your horses, chickens, livestock, hunting gear, or simply enjoy having room to roam. With unrestricted land, you have the freedom to make this property your own. 20 minutes to Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure Approximately 1 hour to Asheville Shopping, dining, and everyday amenities within approximately 20 minutes in either direction Whether you're looking for a full-time homestead, mountain getaway, short-term rental opportunity, hunting retreat, or private family property, this unique home offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Come experience the peacefulness for yourself. Sit on the porch, listen to the wildlife, take in the mountain views, and imagine coming home to this every day. Your private mountain retreat is waiting!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4364706
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
165
On market date
April 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Pinnacle Elementary School
6.99 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
233
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
R-S Middle School
10.72 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
8.75 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).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
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 165 days -- 57 fewer days than Rutherfordton's current average of 222 days.
For reference, the median list price across 306 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $144,450.

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$99,800 down
$399,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,589
Property tax (est.)$416
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 13, 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.