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$469,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Richard Driggers · Keller Williams Professionals
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,524 sqft
Year built
2024

About this home

Nestled in the desirable Hunter’s Trace community, this beautiful Rutherfordton property offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and North Carolina mountain living. Located at 278 Hunter’s Trace, this home welcomes you with peaceful surroundings, spacious living areas, and the privacy buyers are searching for. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the porch, scenic wooded views, and a setting that feels tucked away while still being convenient to downtown Rutherfordton, shopping, dining, and area recreation. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with plenty of natural light, comfortable gathering spaces, and room to make lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, mountain retreat, or investment opportunity, this property delivers the tranquility and lifestyle Western North Carolina is known for. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a slice of Rutherford County living in the sought-after Hunter’s Trace neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today and experience the charm of 278 Hunter’s Trace for yourself.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4381519
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
South Ridge Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
May 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Rutherfordton Elementary School
0.3 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
2.38 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
4.43 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

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$93,800 down
$375,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,434
Property tax (est.)$391
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 19, 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.