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$499,000

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

About this home

Never was flooded! Not located in a flood zone as seen on Fema.gov! Enjoy your daily drive home to this secluded, turnkey home on the hill! This 4.3 acre property features a 2,264 sqft, 3-bed, 3-full bath updated cabin, 2 storage buildings and a chicken coop. This move-in-ready home has new flooring, updated kitchen cabinets and quartz countertops, new metal roofing, new interior and exterior paint, updated windows and doors, new well pump and much more! Make your morning coffee and sit on the wrap-around porch, while listening to the sounds of nature and wildlife! Bring your animals and livestock, the pasture is surrounded by forest for privacy and seclusion. Step through the front door to a bright, expansive open-concept floor plan with tall ceilings. Plenty of light for those beautiful sunny days! The fully updated kitchen, in the center of the home, has a plethora of room for large gatherings, attracting your guests' attention! There is a laundry room with a utility sink and plenty of storage! The main floor has a living room, as well as a great room, large closet and a fully updated full bath for all your guests. The main floor master bedroom has its own full bathroom. The bathroom features stone flooring, a new vanity, new commode and a large shower with 2 shower heads with a beautifully tiled shower bench. Walk up the spiral staircase to the second floor which contains a spacious loft overlooking the 1st floor and the vibrant front windows outlooking the mountain views, 2 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom! This house is stunning with aspects of a timeless cabin with modern touches throughout! Live in the seclusion of the mountains while being close to all modern needs and wants! This home is 20 minutes to Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure! Asheville is 1 hour away; shopping and amenities are within 20 minutes in both directions. The land is unrestricted, bring your hunting buddies and relax in the woods! There is a custom built firepit in the pasture for those starry bright nights! Make this your permanent homestead, an AirBnB, VRBO, rental or anything your imagination desires! There is an entrance to the great room, from the rear driveway of the home. There is a wired security camera system installed as well!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4364706
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
98
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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 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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Est. monthly payment
$3,155/mo
$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 July 8, 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.