Just a few blocks from Main Street in downtown Rutherfordton, this bungalow-style home offers a solid opportunity in a great location. It features a brand new roof, original wood floors, wood-accented ceilings, and plenty of natural light throughout. The kitchen has a nostalgic feel with vintage charm, and it's ready for someone to update or reimagine while preserving its character. The home also includes an electric water heater for added efficiency.
Outside, the spacious lot is ideal for entertaining, with an additional storage shed for tools or gardening supplies.
Whether you're looking for a project, a personal home, or an investment, this property is well worth a look.
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Zestimate®
$136,800
165 N Mitchell St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2beds
1,059sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.34 Acres Lot
$136,800 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$136,800
$130,000 - $144,000
$1,166/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 09:30am
Listing Provided by:
Laiken Moore laiken@lookingglassrealty.com,
Looking Glass Realty, Hendersonville
Bought with:
Jake Bounds
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4246145
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Drop Zone
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,059
- Total interior livable area: 1,059 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,059
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 1202461
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $136,800-10%$129/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4246145 | ||
| 7/5/2025 | Price change | $152,000-1.3%$144/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4246145 | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,000+66.5%$145/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4246145 | ||
| 4/20/2023 | Sold | $92,500+2.9%$87/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4016727 | ||
| 4/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $89,900$85/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4016727 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $935 -23% | $99,800 -23.6% |
| 2023 | $1,215 +167.7% | $130,600 +74.8% |
| 2022 | $454 +4.3% | $74,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10R-S Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rutherfordton
- Middle: R-S Middle
- High: R-S Central
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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