Custom-built log home with year-round breathtaking long-range views. 10 minutes from Lake Lure, 15 minutes to downtown Rutherfordton & 30 minutes to The Equestrian Cente...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams - Weaverville.
This beautiful property is located in the Foothills of NC just minutes from the Tryon Equestrian Center. This turn-key property offers over 100+/- acres of rolling, tilla...
Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC.
Price reduction...Owner says sell! Welcome to NC horse country! Breathtaking long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the North welcome you to this 35-acre estate...
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Lake Lure.
Rare opportunity to own one of the nicest Parcel of land, 10 minutes from Rutherfordton and 25 Minutes to Lake Lure! This property has it all, Gently Sloping Topography f...
Listing courtesy of Geoff Campbell Realty Inc.
This private, multipurpose farm is located eight miles from the Tryon Equestrian Center. This property includes a beautiful farmhouse with 6 BR and 7 Baths, a chef's ki...
Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC.
Great opportunity for development, family compound, or private estate. Only 3.5 miles from Tryon International Equestrian Center. Although the property has a Rutherfordto...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
Opportunity to own a unique property with lots of possibilities. There are two residences, one is a two story modular home with 3 bedrooms, a basement and unground pool. ...
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
Remarkable 122-acre unrestricted parcel in Polk County. The possibilities are endless with this one. Enjoy the entire parcel for your own private sanctuary, family comp...
Listing courtesy of Tryon Horse & Home LLC.
Excellent piece of land for new subdivision or private estate/farm located very close (3 miles) to Downtown Rutherfordton with shopping, restaurants and hospital and also...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
This home is on a beautiful gated street featuring privacy. upscale homes and the Cleghorn golf course right across the street. The home has been totally beautifully remo...
Listing courtesy of Charlie Hopper Realty.
Gorgeous, turnkey, 1-owner, brick cape cod w/over 3,900 sq.ft. has been well maintained & includes many updates-- new roof (2023) & fresh landscaping just to name a few. ...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
Immaculate log & timber frame home positioned beautifully on approximately 13 acres. Step up onto the front porch with great winter views. Step inside to the living room ...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles.
Great mini farm potential, 2800+sq foot home, 3 bedroom 3 full bath, one bedroom is a mini apartment with partial kitchen great for teenager or visiting family. Private s...
Listing courtesy of Country Lanes Real Estate.
Immaculate Lakeside Builders log cabin in the riverfront gated community of Green River Highlands. Located two miles from the TIEC and situated on 3 acres, this rustic ho...
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Lake.
Sellers are offering a $10k credit. Welcome home to this charming farm/homestead located in a quiet community. This property would be perfect for equestrian use and is lo...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Great HOME in Super location in Rutherford County, near it all plus only 15 actual mins. from the Lake at Lake Lure!!! Well maintained Brick Ranch with partially finished...
Listing courtesy of Agent Group Realty LLC.
A rare find in the popular Forest Hills community, this spacious home sits on almost 3 wooded acres with an impressive variety of flowering plants and beautiful landscapi...
Listing courtesy of Bach Real Estate LLC.
Are you looking for a large home with plenty of acreage, conveniently located to everything you need on a daily basis? Take a look at this one! This home has been very we...
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
Situated on an attractive 29 acre parcel w/stream, this quintessential country farmhouse is as quaint as can be! Wrap around porch w/wood ceiling, authentic pine wood fl...
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.
If you are looking for land, this is it! With over 30 cleared acres, and over 3500 feet of road frontage this property has plenty of potential. Property is minutes from ...
Listing courtesy of Leslie Horne and Associates.
If you're an avid golfer or simply enjoy the amenities of a golfing community, be sure to visit this lovely transitional style home in Cleghorn. Perched atop a rolling l...
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.
Listing is for 79.53 acres located just outside of beautiful Lake Lure, NC! Property is part of Deer Run Subdivision and has already been approved by the county for subdi...
Listing courtesy of Dot Jarrett Realty.
VOLUMINOUS FARMHOUSE in Rutherfordton, NC. A Rustic yet modern farmhouse w/an open floorplan. Home has custom wood work including original beams from a barn in Ohio, sh...
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Asheville.
Situated less than a mile from quaint downtown Rutherfordton, this spacious ranch home offers one-story living with an additional two bedrooms and a full bath in the walk...
Listing courtesy of Ronald Scott Properties Inc.
This building is perfect for many business opportunities at this PRIME LOCATION. The buildings square footage is massive with 12,276 square feet and another 4,422 square ...
Listing courtesy of Hometown Real Estate.
Don't miss out on this beautiful Farmhouse located just off of 64/74 on Lattimore Rd, minutes from Lake Lure or back to downtown Rutherfordton. This charming partially re...
Listing courtesy of Purple Martin Realty, Inc..
STUNNING & SPACIOUS HOME featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, den, multi-use/Rec room, kitchen, sun porch and more. Enter from the covered front porc...
Listing courtesy of Matheny Real Estate.
This is an extremely well cared for and maintained home, tucked away on a double lot, surrounded by mature landscaping and a canopy of hardwood trees, giving the feeling ...
Listing courtesy of Caulder Realty & Land Co..
Looking for Mountain views and privacy midway between Rutherfordton & Lake Lure? This beautiful Cape-Cod home sits on 4 acres with a large covered front porch waiting for...
Listing courtesy of Total Living Realty, LLC.
Rustic farmhouse full of country charm on 13.95 acres, combination of agrarian scenery and private setting. Recently installed new roof, original hardwood floors in great...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Blackwell & Company Realty.
Gorgeous home in Rutherfordton. NEW ROOF Dec 2022!!!! Within 2.5 miles of Rutherfordton. This home is ready for you to come in and make your own. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Fantastic 18.55 acre lot w/private location in the picturesque community of Shire Farms. This lot has so much to offer & has something for everyone! Awesome Northwestern ...
Listing courtesy of 4 Seasons Homes and Land, Inc.
This spacious home, offers two master suites, three full bathrooms, and an office with a closet. A beautiful yard with plenty of shade, a playhouse, zipline, & slide. Ha...
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville.
Check out this beautiful scenic getaway, "cabin"(RV Park Model) in the woods, w/ 5.9+ Acres of land that offers numerous options for all types of buyers! Winter mountain ...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend.
Check out this beautiful scenic getaway,"cabin"(RV Park Model) in the woods, w/ 5.9+ Acres of land that offers numerous options for all types of buyers! Winter mountain v...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend.
Check out this beautiful scenic getaway,"cabin"(RV Park Model) in the woods, w/ 5.9+ Acres of land that offers numerous options for all types of buyers! Winter mountain v...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend.
Plenty of character and charm in this beautiful furnished and well maintained home located in the heart of downtown Rutherfordton. Primary bedroom and bath on first level...
Listing courtesy of Purple Martin Realty, Inc..
Country living at its best! This home has so much to offer with an abundance of space. The main floor has the master bedroom with master bath, mud/laundry room, half bath...
Listing courtesy of Hometown Real Estate.
There is room to breathe in this adorable 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home in Rutherford county! You'll feel like you're in your own nature park with 2 acres of cleared land surro...
Listing courtesy of Hayden Outdoors, LLC.
This 34-acre tract boasts breath-taking min views and is situated in the mesmerizing foothills of Rutherford County. This must-see property provides multiple home sites, ...
Listing courtesy of Washburn Real Estate, Inc..
Price reduced! Owner says sell! Rare opportunity for large acreage just 18 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center and a leisurely 10 Minutes to Lake Lure. Thi...
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Lake Lure.
Cute and cozy log home in the beautiful Green River Highlands. Vaulted ceilings and wood floors throughout. Large rocking chair front porch. Large bath with claw tub. Pro...
Listing courtesy of Odean Keever & Associates, Inc..
Updated 1925 2 story traditional/farmhouse style home on .50 acre corner lot just 2 blocks off Rutherfordton's Main Street. This home is a 2 story but does have the advan...
Listing courtesy of Ferguson Real Estate & Associates.
Gorgeous tract of unrestricted land on Brooks Lake Road in the Gilkey Community. There is 1000+ feet of road frontage on Brooks Lake Road and also frontage on Navaho Trai...
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
BACK ON MARKET due to buyer being unable to obtain financing. This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is in a prime location and within minutes of Rutherfo...
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located on a flat 1.27-acre lot that has been cleared. You are going to love this house. You have plenty of room to create a garden, pu...
Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC.
63 ACRES WITH OVER 800 FEET OF SECOND BROAD RIVER BORDERING THE BACKSIDE. RAILROAD TRACK ALSO CROSSES ON BACKSIDE. MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON THIS PRIVATE WOODED PROPERTY. IT WAS ...
Listing courtesy of Purple Martin Realty, Inc..
Cute cottagey style new construction is ready for its new owner. So much attention to detail has been done in the building of this home. High-end light fixtures, ceilin...
Listing courtesy of Lantern Realty Asheville.
Beautiful WWII era storybook Cottage/Bungalow. This home is located in Historic Rutherfordton and is a local landmark. The original family still owns this home. It was co...
Listing courtesy of Mountain Edge Real Estate LLC.
Super cute bungalow on corner lot inside Rutherfordton town limits! Public utilities, access to high speed internet & charming curb appeal. Unique open layout w/origina...
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.
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Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,213 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rutherford County.
The town has many historical places that have been registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Bechtler Mint Site, Carrier Houses, Fox Haven Plantation, Gilbert Town Historic District, George W. Logan House, Main Street Historic District, Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, St. Luke's Chapel, and Trinity Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
Rutherfordton is located at 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W (35.366306, -81.959024).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km²), all of it land.
Motto: "A Minted Original" | |
Location of Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1850 | 484 | — | |
1870 | 479 | — | |
1880 | 300 | −37.4% | |
1900 | 880 | — | |
1910 | 1,062 | 20.7% | |
1920 | 1,693 | 59.4% | |
1930 | 2,020 | 19.3% | |
1940 | 2,326 | 15.1% | |
1950 | 3,146 | 35.3% | |
1960 | 3,392 | 7.8% | |
1970 | 3,245 | −4.3% | |
1980 | 3,434 | 5.8% | |
1990 | 3,617 | 5.3% | |
2000 | 4,131 | 14.2% | |
2010 | 4,213 | 2.0% | |
Est. 2016 | 4,147 | [1] | −1.6% |
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,131 people, 1,602 households, and 1,047 families residing in the town. The population density was 990.1 people per square mile (382.5/km²). There were 1,765 housing units at an average density of 423.0 per square mile (163.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.17% White, 13.60% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.
There were 1,602 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,941, and the median income for a family was $47,381. Males had a median income of $34,592 versus $23,371 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,742. About 8.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum, is located at 172 N. Main Street, in historic downtown Rutherfordton. The museum features over 40 interactive exhibits in a 10,000 square-foot space. The museum occupies a building that was previously a "Five and Dime" store in the late 1920s and a car dealership in the 1960s. In addition to exhibits, the museum offers public events, field trip program experiences, and "Science on the Move" outreach programming. Opening in October 2005, the museum has had upwards of 300,000 visitors.
Website: www.kidsenses.com.
Rutherford Regional Medical Center operates a museum that is free of charge, displaying historical medical equipment, attire and photographs documenting the history of the hospital. The museum opened its doors in 2005.
Camp Bud Scheile, a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) resident camp Of the Piedmont Council, is located on 663 Boy Scout Road in Rutherfordton.