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$45,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Laura Bowman-Messick · Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Landmark Prop
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About this home

1.19 Acres with Panoramic Views – Build Your Dream Retreat! Seize the opportunity to build your dream home on this 1.19-acre lot, offering stunning panoramic views and endless potential. Whether you bring your own builder or work with one of our trusted local experts, this property provides the perfect backdrop for a custom home, expansive outdoor living spaces, and more. Located in the beautiful Isothermal Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll enjoy peace, privacy, and natural beauty, yet remain just minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center, host to rodeos, horse shows, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Convenient to Rutherfordton, Forest City, and Lake Lure, and within an hour of Charlotte, Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville. Your dream home starts here, don’t miss this rare opportunity!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4290295
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
329
On market date
August 8, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Polk Central Elementary School
6.68 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
9.25 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
9.96 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).

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Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Nearby-amenity density
5 / 100
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Parks1
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Transit stops0
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Market position

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

On the market 329 days -- 106 more 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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Est. monthly payment
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$9,000 down
$36,000 loan
Principal & interest$233
Property tax (est.)$38
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 3, 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.