$494,000
221 Willow Lakes Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,825 sq ft
3
bedrooms
2
baths
1,825
sq.ft.
$271
price per sf
Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547
About This Property
Enjoy a peaceful rural setting in the established Willow Lakes community on two lots totaling approximately 4.5 acres, just minutes from Rutherfordton. With paved roads and light restrictions, this inviting setting offers a comfortable balance of privacy and convenience. The 3BR/2BA home offers approximately 1,825 SF with attractive updates and plenty of room to enjoy indoors and out. The living room features a wood-burning stove and tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, while the kitchen offers granite countertops, skylights and a center island with bar seating. A separate dining room opens to the deck, and the dedicated laundry room provides cabinetry and counter space. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Numerous improvements have been completed in recent years, including a metal roof and LVP flooring in 2022, replacement windows in 2024, updated exterior doors, tankless water heater, updated lighting and new ductwork in 2026. The crawlspace is fully encapsulated with a dehumidifier. Outdoor spaces include a covered front porch with room for rocking chairs, deck and lovely screened back porch with Trex flooring, along with a partially fenced backyard and mature shade trees. An attached two-car garage with built-in cabinets and an outbuilding provide useful storage. All appliances convey. Private well and septic, plus low annual HOA dues of just $425.
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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: 3
- Bathrooms: 2 Full
- Year Built: 1999
- Living Area: 1,825 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4411005
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: Willow Lakes
- Neighborhood: Willow Lakes
Association
- Association Fee: $425
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Name: Willow Lakes HOA-Darrill Burnett
- Association Phone: 828-289-7273
- HOA Required: Yes
Interior Features
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Laundry Room
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Construction Materials
- Brick Partial
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Heating
- Heat Pump
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- Attached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 2
Exterior Features
- Fencing: Partial, Wood
- Patio/Porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Other Structures
- Outbuilding
Road
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- Well
Architectural Style
- Ranch
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Fireplace
- Fireplace: No
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Location
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Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3
bedrooms
2
baths
1,825
sq.ft.
$271
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
Office: (980) 272-8547
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