$684,999
About this home
Tranquil, private oasis in city limits. The Carnegie House underwent a meticulous ten-year renovation from the foundation up, completed in 2022. TWO (buildable) lots (.26-acre + .35-acre) w/ underground utilities in place! Each lot eligible for ADU (verify.) Dead-end road (no traffic) in CITY LIMITS. Walk to beautiful Kiwanis Park & Historic Main Street. Each floor w/ dedicated HVAC for optimal comfort. Large SPARE/FLEX room with dedicated exterior access. Large TREX deck & patio (with natural gas hookup) for entertaining. Fully custom cabinetry & granite throughout. Natural gas water heater and gas logs. RO drinking water. Jacuzzi tub in master bath. Tube/canoe down Green River, enjoy wineries, equestrian center. Near Hendersonville, between Asheville and Charlotte. Pro landscaping w/ lighting & irrigation. Gardener’s dream. Watch cardinals + bluejays in the 100-year dogwoods. Smart Home & synchronized WiFi. High-speed 2 GB internet & Dedicated Fiber Available. Exterior cladding includes distinctive bark siding. UNIQUE! This home was completely reconstructed with steel, new thick poured foundation, energy-efficient 2x6 construction with modern insulation, new electrical and plumbing, and more. What does a new home offer that The Carnegie House doesn’t? Nothing. What does The Carnegie House offer that a new build can’t? Charm. History. Character. Location. And a Story. The future owners will receive a detailed packet showcasing the remarkable, years-long reconstruction journey of this one-of-a-kind residence — a true testament to craftsmanship, care, and preservation.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4371842
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 63
- On market date
- April 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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).
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 23, 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.