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$725,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Emily Macon · Robert Greene Real Estate, Inc
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Living area
4,204 sqft
Year built
2000

About this home

Nestled on ~1.9 acres in the mature rural subdivision of Gilbertown near Rutherfordton, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 5 full bath (and 2 half bath) home offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and modern comfort. Please note that an additional 2-3 rooms could have beds added! Thoughtfully updated, the home features generous living areas, numerous well-appointed bedrooms, and multiple bathrooms designed for both convenience and style. Outside, enjoy the ~500 sq ft of deck, both covered and uncovered. The fully fenced back yard provides an ideal setting for pets, play, or peaceful outdoor living, with plenty of room to enjoy the surrounding rural atmosphere. You'll also find a detached two-stall garage offering ample space for extra vehicles, storage, or hobby use. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood minutes from restaurants, grocery, and healthcare, this property delivers the tranquility of country living while offering a refined, move-in-ready residence on nearly two acres—an exceptional opportunity in the desirable Gilbertown community.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4337972
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Gilbertown
Status
Active
Days on market
154
On market date
January 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
2.32 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
215
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
R-S Middle School
2.81 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
0.86 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).

28
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
8 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 154 days -- 71 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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Est. monthly payment
$4,516/mo
$145,000 down
$580,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,762
Property tax (est.)$604
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.