$159,900
136 St John Zion Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,431 sq ft
2
bedrooms
1.5
baths
1,431
sq.ft.
$112
price per sf
Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547
About This Property
Rare opportunity to own your own mini real estate empire in Rutherfordton, NC! It includes: 1) a single family remodeled home 2) a space collecting $400 per month lot rent (single wide not owned by seller) 3) additional land across the road from home 4) space to the right of the single family home where another home used to sit. Speak with Rutherford county to discover all the options this property offers! Use the lot rent income to offset your mortgage payment in the 2026 economy. The manufactured home is not owned by the seller and is currently on month to month rental. The two current homes there share a septic system that was pumped in May 2025. Each has separate power, water, and gas meters. To the right of the main home is an additional homesite where a residence once stood, offering even more potential for expansion. Across the road, approximately 0.44 acres is included with the parcel and provides further possibilities for building or investment. The home features solid cinder block construction topped with a durable metal roof and has been thoughtfully updated with recent renovations. Vaulted ceilings highlight the main level, along with an open concept kitchen and living area finished with LVP flooring. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom with tile finishes are also located on the main level. Each level of the home is equipped with its own new mini split system for efficient comfort. The basement level includes a walk in laundry room and additional space that could be used as a bedroom or second living area. A toilet is already in place in the bathroom area, leaving the rest ready for your customization. The seller is including select building materials to help complete your vision. There is even an extra new mini split being left, per seller. Conveniently located just moments from Rutherford Regional Health System with easy access to Highway 108 and 221, this property offers flexibility, income potential, and room to grow.
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About the Neighborhood
Homes for sale in 28139 center on Rutherfordton, the Rutherford County seat approximately 60 miles southwest of Charlotte via US-74, a small city defined by its well-preserved historic downtown, genuine Piedmont foothills character, and a residential landscape offering exceptional value at the edge of Western North Carolina's mountain gateway. The architectural stock blends beautifully preserved late Victorian and Colonial Revival homes in the historic residential neighborhoods surrounding the Rutherford County Courthouse with mid-century brick ranches and newer construction on the city's expanding corridors. The revitalizing Downtown Rutherfordton district along North Main Street anchors an emerging local dining and arts scene, while Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. two of the most dramatic natural destinations in the Carolinas, are within 20–25 minutes via scenic US-74A. Isothermal Community College provides an educational and employer anchor for the broader Rutherford County region. The 28139 real estate market delivers historic architectural character and mountain-gateway proximity at price points that remain among the most competitive in the greater Western Piedmont, offering buyers exceptional value within reach of both Charlotte and Asheville.
Property Features
Property Description
- Beds Total: 2
- Bathrooms: 1 Full | 1 Half
- Year Built: 1955
- Living Area: 1,431 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4429518
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: None
- Neighborhood: None
Association
- HOA Required: No
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Interior Features
- Open Floorplan
- Other - See Remarks
- Heating: Ductless, Forced Air
- Cooling: Ductless
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- In Basement
- Washer Hookup
Appliances
- Refrigerator
Construction Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Cooling
- Ductless
Foundation Details
- Basement
Heating
- Ductless
- Forced Air
Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- In Basement
- Washer Hookup
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- None
Exterior Features
- Patio/Porch: Front Porch
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- Public
Architectural Style
- Bungalow
Flooring
- Carpet
- Concrete
- Tile
Fireplace
- Fireplace: No
Location
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$159,900
Est. Payment: $822/mo
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Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2
bedrooms
1.5
baths
1,431
sq.ft.
$112
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
Office: (980) 272-8547
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