Rare find in established Fernwood neighborhood just minutes from restaurants and shopping in historic downtown Rutherfordton. Perfect location to walk the quiet and peaceful neighborhood or ride bikes to downtown. Well built one story home with full basement and lots of new updates and entire house painted, . Move in ready ! The concrete circular drive gives easy access to front one level entrance . This home features low maintenance premier exterior Metal siding , a brand new architectural shingle 50 yr warranty roof, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. This home boasts an oversized Living Room and Dining room with a cozy fireplace surrounded by custom built in shelves. The three bedrooms are all on the main floor. The master bathroom has a walk in bathtub and brand new toilet and sink. The oversized kitchen features new counters and brand new stainless steel appliances including new range hood/fan. The home has a separate mud room and laundry room with new washer and dryer. Enjoy sitting in the spacious back den with windows overlooking established blooming trees and lots of birds. The private backyard has a possible firepit area and a walk out basement. The basement features a separate shower area in addition to toilet/sink as well as a vent for a woodstove and workshop bench. New electric panel. Septic clean and city water. Two storage buildings.
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Price cut: $6K (6/30)
$289,000
204 Fernwood Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3beds
1,980sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.47 Acres Lot
$281,500 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk out basementPrivate backyardLuxury vinyl plank flooringTwo storage buildings
- 129 days |
- 634 |
- 44 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Hughes totallivingrealty@gmail.com,
Total Living Realty, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4350557
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,980
- Total interior livable area: 1,980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,980
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1204005
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fernwood
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,100
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 129 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$281,500
$267,000 - $296,000
$1,829/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $289,000-2%$146/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $295,000-1.6%$149/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+160.8%$151/sqft |
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| 4/7/2000 | Sold | $115,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $283,100 |
| 2024 | $1,610 +0.3% | $283,100 |
| 2023 | $1,605 +28.9% | $283,100 +61.9% |
| 2022 | $1,245 | $174,900 |
| 2021 | $1,245 | $174,900 |
| 2020 | $1,245 | $174,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $174,900 +50.8% |
| 2018 | $809 | $116,000 |
| 2016 | $809 | $116,000 |
| 2013 | $809 | $116,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,000 -10.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $129,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10R-S Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rutherfordton
- Middle: R-S Middle
- High: R-S Central
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- North Carolina
- Rutherford County
- Rutherfordton
- 28139
- 204 Fernwood Dr






