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$190,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Jennifer Farley · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,012 sqft
Year built
1940

About this home

Back on the market after the previous contract ended for reasons unrelated to the property, this beautifully remodeled downtown Rutherfordton bungalow presents an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in-ready home at an approachable price point. The home successfully appraised during the prior transaction, and requested repairs were completed. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, the two-bedroom, one-bath home combines character and modern updates with vaulted exposed-beam ceilings, a fireplace, luxury vinyl plank flooring, solid-surface countertops, custom cabinetry, designer finishes, dedicated laundry room and major system upgrades including plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, gutters, stucco siding and a metal roof. Directly across from Kiwanis Park and the Purple Martin Greenway, the property offers immediate access to trails, green space, playgrounds,and a dog park, while downtown restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, live music, local events and everyday conveniences are just a short distance away. In a market where accessible homes are increasingly difficult to find, this property offers the opportunity to enjoy a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle with many daily destinations reachable without getting in the car, along with the confidence of extensive renovations and the long-term value of a growing Western North Carolina downtown.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4327663
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
98
On market date
January 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Rutherfordton Elementary School
2.78 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
0.65 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
2.28 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).

70
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks6
Schools5
Transit stops3
Pharmacies4

Market position

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

On the market 98 days -- 127 fewer days than Rutherfordton's current average of 225 days.
For reference, the median list price across 267 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $123,500.

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$38,000 down
$152,000 loan
Principal & interest$986
Property tax (est.)$158
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 2, 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.