$527,000
About this home
Tucked away in the scenic foothills of Western North Carolina, this inviting one level 3 Bedroom, 2 ½ Bath home + Office offers the perfect balance of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday comfort. Located in the desirable Wilkins Forest community sited on stunning 1.84 acres, 293 Bent Tree Drive features amazing yard, beautiful established landscaping, mature trees, and a tranquil setting. Rear yard is attractively fenced for your favorite pals. Enjoy relaxing on the Private Rear Deck. Benefit from the convenience of Instant Hot Water, New 2 Stage York 4 Ton Heat Pump, including all new duct work!- 2026 & Roof- 2025! Spacious Kitchen is open to Living Room & offers plenty of Cabinetry great for entertaining. Ample Garage 22.8 Wide x 22.7 Deep, with attic access. Crawlspace is encapsulated with dedicated dehumidifier. Conveniently located near downtown Rutherfordton, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, hiking trails, wineries, and outdoor recreation, this property provides easy access to everything that makes Western North Carolina so special.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4381988
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Wilkins Forest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 40
- On market date
- May 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- 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
- 233
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 24, 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.