Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 5-bath home situated on ~1.9 landscaped acres in the established Gilbertown community just outside Rutherfordton! Designed with space and versatility in mind, this move-in-ready home features generous living areas, stylish updates, and an ideal layout for multi-generational living or entertaining. Enjoy nearly 500 square feet of covered and uncovered decking overlooking the fully fenced backyard—perfect for pets, play, or relaxing outdoors. A detached two-stall garage provides additional parking, storage, or hobby space. The fully finished walkout basement adds exceptional flexibility with additional rooms, a full bath, plus a large storage/workshop area, making this home as functional as it is spacious. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, healthcare, and only an hour away from Asheville, Charlotte and Greenville, this property offers the peace and comfort of high end country living with everyday convenience.
Active
Price cut: $25.1K (8/5)
$699,900
146 Major Fergusons Hl, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
5beds
3,680sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,104/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
1.87 Acres Lot
$669,200 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished walkout basementStylish updatesDetached two-stall garageFully fenced backyard
- 25 days |
- 194 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dave Long davelong2264@gmail.com,
Mellnik Real Estate Services
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4403132
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Great room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0' 0" X 0' 0"
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Shop,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,680
- Total interior livable area: 3,680 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,680
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop, Parking Garage, Parking Space(s), Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Entry Slope less than 1 foot, Exterior Curb Cuts, Kitchen 60 Inch Turning Radius, Zero-Grade Entry
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced,Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1.87 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 1628933, 1628961
- Zoning: RESI
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone, Vinyl
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Gilbertown
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $620,400
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 187 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Front Porch Swing, Mirror in Hallway
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$669,200
$636,000 - $703,000
$3,693/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $699,900-3.5%$190/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4403132 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$197/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listing removed | $725,000$197/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4337972 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $725,000-2%$197/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4337972 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $740,000-1.3%$201/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+64.8%$204/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4337972 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2022 | Sold | $455,000-8.8%$124/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3773500 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2022 | Contingent | $499,000$136/sqft |
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| 12/29/2021 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$136/sqft |
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| 10/22/2021 | Price change | $549,000-5.3%$149/sqft |
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| 9/10/2021 | Price change | $580,000-0.9%$158/sqft |
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| 8/20/2021 | Price change | $585,000-2.5%$159/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3773500 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $600,000-4%$163/sqft |
Source: RCMLS #48478 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $625,000+171.7%$170/sqft |
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| 3/18/2011 | Sold | $230,000+12.2%$63/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2000 | Sold | $205,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $592,900 |
| 2024 | $3,458 +0.3% | $592,900 |
| 2023 | $3,446 +16.8% | $592,900 +47.9% |
| 2022 | $2,950 +0.2% | $401,000 |
| 2021 | $2,945 | $401,000 |
| 2020 | $2,945 | $401,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $401,000 +16.2% |
| 2018 | $2,490 | $345,000 |
| 2016 | $2,490 | $345,000 |
| 2013 | $2,490 | $345,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $345,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $345,000 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $350,500 +28.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $272,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10R-S Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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