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949 Cove
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3
bedrooms
1
baths
1,066
sq.ft.
$187
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
About This Property
Perched on the corner lot with endless potential, this solid Rutherfordton home is ready for your vision with mountain view out back!!! Priced below 200k —this is truly a steal in today’s market! A fantastic canvas for investors, business owners, or homebuyers who want to put their own stamp on it. With its prime corner location, this property offers MANY possible uses—residential or commercial. Imagine enjoying winter mountain views from your yard, expanding into the unfinished basement with some elbow grease and your imagination for extra space, or also getting creative with the existing slab where the garage was —perfect for a carport, a pickleball court, or even a backyard hangout spot. The house has withstood storms and remains solid, so you’re starting with great bones! Act now with an offer and lock in the deal! (*3rd room was converted to a "den" area with a woodstove, which can be turned back into a bedroom.) All of this is just minutes to downtown Rutherfordton, with its charming shops, restaurants, and historic square. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the proximity to hiking, biking, and nearby Lake Lure for water adventures. Affordable, versatile, and full of potential—don’t let this one pass you by! Call or text for an appointment and let your imagination run wild for your mountain cottage - part or full time!!!
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
- Full Baths: 1
- Half Baths: 0
- Year Built: 1954
- Living Area: 1,066 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4307294
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: None
Association
- HOA Required: No
Utilities
- Propane
Interior Features
- Attic Other
- Attic Stairs Fixed
- Other - See Remarks
- Heating: Central, Wood Stove, Other - See Remarks
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- In Basement
Appliances
- Dryer
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Washer/Dryer
Construction Materials
- Vinyl
- Other - See Remarks
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
Foundation Details
- Basement
Heating
- Central
- Wood Stove
- Other - See Remarks
Laundry Features
- In Basement
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- Circular Driveway
- Driveway
Exterior Features
- Other - See Remarks
- Patio/Porch: Covered
Other Structures
- Other - See Remarks
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- Well
View
- Long Range
- Mountain(s)
- Winter
- Year Round
Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Propane
- Other - See Remarks
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Exchange
Location
Schools
Elementary
Pinnacle
Middle
R-S Middle
High School
R-S Central
LISTING COURTESY OF: CENTURY 21 MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES
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$199,000
Est. Payment: $1,023/mo
Adjust down payment, rate & terms
949 Cove
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3
bedrooms
1
baths
1,066
sq.ft.
$187
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
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$199,000
949 Cove
3 bed, 1 bath