Rutherfordton Real Estate
Rutherfordton market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Rutherfordton, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Rutherfordton
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Recently sold in Rutherfordton
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Rutherfordton
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
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).
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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
Commute
Real drive time from Rutherfordton's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Rutherfordton, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.
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Rutherfordton real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Rutherfordton right now?+
There are currently 267 active listings in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Rutherfordton?+
The median list price for active listings in Rutherfordton is $123,500. Homes are spending an average of 225 days on market.
Is Rutherfordton's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Rutherfordton have risen 5.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Rutherfordton?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Rutherfordton are none, Clearwater Creek, Cleghorn Plantation.
What schools serve Rutherfordton?+
The closest public schools to Rutherfordton's center are Rutherfordton Elementary School, R-S Middle School, R-S Central High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Rutherfordton walkable?+
Rutherfordton's center has a walkability score of 12 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Rutherfordton?+
The typical drive from Rutherfordton's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 88 minutes (78.5 miles).