$395,000
About this home
Experience the timeless elegance of the Ruff-Cobb House, a stunning 1850 masterpiece in the Boundary Street-Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District. This Greek Revival jewel seamlessly blends old-world character with modern luxury, with a Victorian twist as the home underwent a remodel in 1890 where the elaborate wrought iron balustrade on the balcony was added. For generations, this home has been a sanctuary for families. Now, it is your turn.The interior showcases impeccable craftsmanship with original refurbished wood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the blue parlor, and historic brick, lath, and plaster walls. The heart of the home features a classic butlers pantry and a magnificent 1902 Home Comfort vintage stove that has been totally refurbished and is fully functional and up to code. With 5 large bedrooms and 4 full baths, there is ample space for everyone. Enjoy quiet mornings on the spacious front porch, private back porch, or take in the views from the charming second-floor balcony. This home is locally famous for likely being the first home in Newberry with a full indoor bathroom with porcelain tub.While the soul is historic, the systems are brand new. This move-in-ready home boasts new wiring, plumbing, and dual-zoned HVAC with all-new ductwork. The basement includes new windows and an Ultra Pump 4 sump pump, with the entire property meticulously maintained by Terminix. Nestled on a large yard with a SimpliSafe security system included, this is a rare chance to own a piece of Newberry history with zero projects required. Within walking distance to Main St downtown Newberry.. High-end heritage meets 21st-century peace of mind! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Property details
- MLS #
- 633622
- Property type
- Newberry County
- Subdivision
- NONE
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 139
- On market date
- May 8, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.7 acres
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
- 440
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- District
- Newberry 01
- Enrollment
- 663
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Newberry 01
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Newberry 01
Walkability
Blended score for Newberry'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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