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Living Water Farm is a stunning property located alongside 1 mile of frontage on the beautiful Green River. Multiple parcels being sold together boasts a total of 172 acr...
- 4088352 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Tryon Foothills Realty.
Living Water Farm is a stunning property located alongside 1 mile of frontage on the beautiful Green River. Multiple parcels being sold together boasts a total of 172 acr...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4087701 MLS
- 2,019 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Tryon Foothills Realty.
20 unrestricted acres with endless possibilities! This property is being divided from a larger tract and has plenty of road frontage off of state road (Pea Ridge Rd.). ...
- 4082227 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
This large acreage farm checks all the boxes of country living. With its great water features, fenced pastures, gated entrance and rolling terrain, this farm allows you t...
- 4025772 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3817925 MLS
- 3,946 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure.
Great opportunity for development, family compound, or private estate. Only 3.5 miles from Tryon International Equestrian Center. Although the property has a Rutherfordto...
- 3907969 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
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...
- 3935490 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Geoff Campbell Realty Inc.
"Price Improvement!" Welcome to your own personal oasis. This exquisite single-family home offers a spacious 3374 sqft of luxury living. With 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, on ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4067891 MLS
- 3,373 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King - Columbus/Tryon.
This 10-acre tract of land is located just one mile away from the Tryon International Equestrian Center. With over 600 ft of highly visible highway road front footage, th...
- 4084919 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC.
This brand new, never lived in log cabin is perfectly appointed atop a hill at the end of a private lane in beautiful Green Creek Township. On almost 5 acres, this 4 bedr...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4042202 MLS
- 2,500 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Tryon Horse & Home LLC.
A true country delight, this captivating Queen Anne Victorian style 3BR/2.5BA home is tucked away on a private, peaceful 13+ acre setting in the foothills of the Blue Rid...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4078531 MLS
- 3,652 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Tryon Horse & Home LLC.
Situated on 5 serene acres, this quality built custom home offers the most picturesque mountain range views! The property has been well maintained & exquisitely manicured...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4076158 MLS
- 2,894 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty.
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...
- 3891626 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
Prepare to be captivated by this impeccably renovated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom brick home, nestled on a generous 1.42-acre lot in the highly sought-after Westgate neighbor...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4076182 MLS
- 3,534 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Living.
Enjoy the tranquility and nature this lovely home offers on 6.5 acres in Green Creek. Lots of room in this traditional home with an open floor plan, dining room and larg...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4073457 MLS
- 2,564 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King - Columbus/Tryon.
Never Before on the Market! This awesome property is tucked away and sits on 34.69+/- acres. The custom built split level sits at the top of the circle drive and overloo...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4054731 MLS
- 2,165 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Purple Martin Realty, Inc..
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...
- 3748239 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Dot Jarrett Realty.
Accepting Backups! Welcome home to your Lake Lure Sanctuary! This 2007 Blue Ridge Log Cabin comes furnished & turn key, making the perfect vacation rental, second home or...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4085703 MLS
- 2,502 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of AVL REAL ESTATE SOURCE LLC.
Custom Lakeside Bldrs log cabin on 3 wooded acres in the gated Green River Highlands Community A new shingled roof was installed in Oct 2020 and the entire exterior was s...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3921771 MLS
- 1,800 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Lake.
Bring your animals, and come on, we have found the land you have been looking for! Do not miss out on this fantastic, unrestricted 24.79 acres with a doublewide home. You...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4081653 MLS
- 1,711 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Angela West Realty.
This modular home has lots of extras! 3 bedrooms/4 full bathrooms. Main floor: primary bedroom with full bath and walk-in closet, guest room, living room with gas log fir...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4047326 MLS
- 2,550 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Odean Keever & Associates, Inc..
Unique opportunity. Beautiful property with two homes. Approximately 32.5 acres with a nice creek, grassy areas for possible pasture and lots of wooded areas to enjoy the...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4076690 MLS
- 1,400 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of The Real Estate Place.
Looking for a dream property? This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom custom log home with cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, and walk-in closets is a real gem. The game room/of...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4087620 MLS
- 2,693 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of So. Homes & Land/So. Commercial.
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 ...
- 3878343 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Leslie Horne and Associates.
Rolling acreage with multiple house sites. Owner financing available with accepted offer terms. Protective Covenants are available for your review. Also available as ind...
- 4069894 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Mountain Partners, LLC.
Come live where the foothills meet the Blue Ridge Mountains! Four seasons with mild winters make this a very desirable destination. This lovely home enjoys ample natural ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4018521 MLS
- 2,221 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Looking Glass Realty, Saluda.
New Construction! A charming 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the very desirable neighborhood of Forest Hills. Located close to Downtown Rutherfordton, within minutes of res...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4081856 MLS
- 2,176 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
Beautiful, large, brick, ranch home in a peaceful, well-established neighborhood. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with massive front and back yards lies in the quaint 1787,...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4071597 MLS
- 2,232 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Elite Realty.
Beautiful, well-maintained home on 2+ acres in Rutherfordton! Tons of curb appeal w/lovely, light-colored brick paired w/architectural shingled roof, dormers & fantastic...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4087326 MLS
- 1,907 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.
Welcome to this delightful 3-bed, 2-bath home. Boasting spacious interiors and nestled within a generous 2-acre lot.Inside, you'll find a generously sized living area, de...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4066317 MLS
- 1,570 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of NorthGroup Real Estate LLC.
Back on market!! Buyer could not obtain financing and this home is back on market at no fault of the seller. This beautifully renovated brick ranch has a finished basemen...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4037313 MLS
- 3,288 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Main Street Realty Group LLC.
New construction Blue Ridge Log Cabin located just outside of Lake Lure. Location is only about 4 miles from the water's edge of Lake Lure. Estimated completion date is...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4020270 MLS
- 1,030 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Dot Jarrett Realty.
Comprised of three non-contiguous parcels. Two have Green River frontage, the third has County Line Road frontage. Two lots on the Green River do not have deeded easement...
- 4074671 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Mountain Partners, LLC.
Classic split level home on spacious corner lot in the well-established neighborhood of Forest Hills. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living room plus family r...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4083553 MLS
- 2,478 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.
This updated home on 14.08 acres would make a great mini farm or clear out some trees and make pasture for your horses. The well maintained home is move in ready and has ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4090984 MLS
- 1,542 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Odean Keever & Associates, Inc..
Situated within walking distance to quaint downtown Rutherfordton and a short drive to both Lake Lure and the Equestrian Center, this spacious ranch home offers one-story...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4008971 MLS
- 2,704 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Ronald Scott Properties Inc.
Adorable country cottage with nearly 18 acres of rolling pasture/woodlands. Bring your horses/cows to this idyllic mini farm or hunting retreat midway between Rutherfordt...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 4073349 MLS
- 1,412 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Total Living Realty, LLC.
Walk to Historic Downtown Rutherfordton! This updated home built in 1910 offers Main level living. Enter from the covered front porch into the foyer leading to LR w/corne...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4091463 MLS
- 2,100 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell.
Here's your opportunity to own a piece of Rutherford County history. Centrally situated on Washington Street in Rutherfordton, this beautiful home built in 1898 is locat...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4022474 MLS
- 2,243 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Asheville.
Beautifully updated, this home provides single-level, private living at its finest! No HOA! This home is situated on about .75 acre. As you drive to the home, mountain vi...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4079559 MLS
- 1,364 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of JKN Realty.
Nestled in the serene countryside, this versatile gem offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.This rustic 1 bed, 1 bath cabin with an upstairs loft, ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 4034027 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC.
Charming craftsman style home situated on nearly 2 acres just outside of Rutherfordton. This property is immaculately maintained inside & out and really is a quintessent...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4073098 MLS
- 1,744 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.
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...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4012892 MLS
- 1,184 SqFt.
- ACTIVE Status
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, ...
- 3694748 MLS
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Washburn Real Estate, Inc..
MOVE-IN ready - new flooring throughout, freshly painted on most of the walls, new closets, new countertops (*used appliances and the cabinets were there)! Cute cottage o...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 4052979 MLS
- 1,320 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend.
Investor alert! 7 acres of UNRESTRICTED usable land located in the beautiful area of Rutherford. Consisting of 3 cleared and graded spots that have full electric, water &...
- 4052609 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Come see this gorgeous 19.04 +/- acres of unrestricted land in Polk County. This property has road frontage on Polk County Line Rd for easy access. So many options are po...
- 4070036 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Apple Country Realty LLC.
Beautiful large tract of land located in Polk County. This one-of-a-kind property boasts a nice shed that could be used for a number of things, along with a small stream ...
- 4070052 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Listing courtesy of Apple Country Realty LLC.
This lovely home is in a great location! Lots of privacy in the backyard, perfect spot for a garden spot! Three bedrooms, two full baths, living room, den, dining room an...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4087551 MLS
- 2,367 SqFt.
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of Odean Keever & Associates, Inc..
This complex consists of a church building with seating capacity up to 100, with an attached fellowship hall /kitchen, and a 2 bedroom/one bath residential home. Located...
- 4084567 MLS
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Journey.
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Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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.
History
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]
Geography
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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| Coordinates: 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Attractions
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.
Notable Residents
- Betsy Brantley, actress
- William T. Carpenter, psychiatrist who served as an expert witness in the trial of John W. Hinckley
- Walter H. Dalton, former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- Gomer Hodge, former major league baseball player with the Cleveland Indians