$599,999
About this home
Tranquil, private oasis within city limits! The Carnegie House underwent a meticulous ten-year renovation and reconstruction from the foundation up, completed in 2022. Far beyond a typical renovation, the home was reconstructed with steel, new framing, a substantial poured foundation, energy-efficient 2x6 construction with modern insulation, new electrical and plumbing systems, and more, while preserving its unique character. Recent lender-ordered appraisal valued the property at $697,400. Quiet dead-end road with no through traffic, yet walking distance to Kiwanis Park and Historic Main Street. Each floor features dedicated HVAC. Large SPARE/FLEX room with exterior access. TREX deck and patio with natural gas hookup. Custom cabinetry and granite throughout. Natural gas water heater and gas logs. RO drinking water. Jacuzzi tub in primary bath. Professional landscaping with lighting and irrigation. Century-old Dogwoods. Smart Home and integrated WiFi. High-speed 2 Gbps internet with dedicated fiber available. Distinctive bark siding. Charm. History.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4424250
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- September 16, 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.
- 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 30 days ago.
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.