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$155,000

2870 Rutherford College Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Listed by Radiah Cools-Lartigue · EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
2,288 sqft
Year built
1954

About this home

Discover the potential at 2870 Rutherford College Road! Situated on approximately 1.83 acres with no HOA, Can be subdivided with approval- this solid masonry exterior property offers the space and freedom of country living while keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach. One of its most distinctive features is the solid, bunker-style basement, offering additional space and plenty of possibilities. Enjoy quick access to I-40 and Highway 70, with Valdese, Hickory, and Morganton nearby for shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate convenient access to Lake Rhodhiss, Valdese Lakeside Park, and South Mountains State Park. Whether you’re looking for a renovation project, investment opportunity, or property you can transform into something uniquely yours, bring your vision and explore the possibilities!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4410662
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
August 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
2
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.

Elementary
Valdese Elementary
2.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
522
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
3.25 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
512
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
8.64 mi away · Grades 11-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Connelly Springs'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).

8
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
2.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$1,083/mo
$31,000 down
$124,000 loan
Principal & interest$804
Property tax (est.)$129
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 4, 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.