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$299,900

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Michael Cloninger · Southern Homes of the Carolinas, Inc
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Year built
1900

About this home

Outstanding business opportunity in the heart of downtown Rutherfordton NC! This commercial property has recently undergone extensive renovations offering a fresh updated space ready for its next venture. Perfectly positioned across from the court house and surrounded by local businesses and shopping, this high visibility location is ideal for a restaurant, tavern, or casual dining concept. The space features impressive architectural character including eye catching ceilings that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Additional highlites include a full unfinished basement, providing ample room for storage and potential for future expansion. A prime spot to bring your vision to life in a growing downtown setting!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4363140
Property type
Food/Beverage
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
17
On market date
March 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
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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
2.49 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
0.71 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
2.45 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 17 days -- 209 fewer days than Rutherfordton's current average of 226 days.
For reference, the median list price across 266 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $121,250.

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Est. monthly payment
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$59,980 down
$239,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,556
Property tax (est.)$250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 15, 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.