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Rear deck has plenty of room for dining and grilling
Back door entrance into a large foyer/mud room with access to one of three full bathrooms
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Formerly a country store, this 512 sq ft building could be used as a workshop or turned into a second living quarters
The front porch was built for sitting under the fan looking out at the pastoral views
The large area around the house is fenced for dogs with a gate on the driveway.
Breakfast nook eating area with the dining room in the background
Dining room
Primary bedroom ensuite
Primary bathroom ensuite
Shower in the primary bathroom
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom is where the washer/dryer are located.
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #4 is being used as an office.
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Sliding doors open out to the large back deck.
A 20 x 25 ft metal storage building for farm equipment and other storage.
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One of 3 full bathrooms
Lush green pastures for your horses and views for you to enjoy
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The creek at the back of the property
A lower field towards the back of the property could be fenced for additional pasture
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$745,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Carol Parker · Sauvé Collective
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,022 sqft
Year built
1998

About this home

Searching for an equestrian property in Polk County that is updated, meticulously maintained and move-in ready for you and your horses AND also budget friendly? It’s finally here and it’s the only one of its kind in the area in this price range. Perched on a scenic hill, this beautiful 12-acre property offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a bright, open floor plan with designer-inspired farmhouse finishes. Quality details include quartz countertops, a stone fireplace, rustic beams and sliding barn doors. Extensive remodeling in the past 3 years includes major improvements -a New Roof, New siding, flooring, exterior stain, interior paint and lighting. For your horses, there’s a 4-stall barn with an additional fifth pony stall, a dedicated tack room, and a wash rack. A riding arena with bluestone footing and acres of fenced pasture. You can ride the trail through your own woods down to the creek. Just 17 minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center, only 3 miles from the Green Creek Hunt Club fox hunting territory and a short drive to FETA trails which Polk County residents can obtain a permit to use, it's an equestrian's dream come true. An adaptable second building on the property, previously used as a country store, can easily be converted into secondary living quarters or a workshop. The property also features a storage building for farm equipment, dog fencing, a gated driveway, Spectrum fiber internet, and a concrete slab where an RV set-up or a second barn could be added. Don't wait to schedule your appointment to see this rare find.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4400056
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
July 6, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Polk Central Elementary School
10.73 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
341
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
13.16 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
497
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Polk County Schools
High
Polk County Early College
12.51 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
60
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Polk County Schools

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Principal & interest$3,866
Property tax (est.)$621
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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