Rutherfordton Homes with Hilly Lot Description

Welcome to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, a charming town nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its rich history and vibrant community spirit, Rutherfordton offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With its quaint downtown area, residents enjoy a variety of local shops, cozy cafes, and seasonal festivals that bring the community together. The natural beauty surrounding Rutherfordton is nothing short of breathtaking, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the most appealing aspects of Rutherfordton is the availability of homes with hilly lot descriptions. These properties offer stunning views and a sense of privacy that is hard to find in more urban areas. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of rustling leaves and the sight of rolling hills right outside your window. The hilly terrain not only adds character to the landscape but also provides opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature in your own backyard.

Whether you're looking for a cozy cottage, a spacious family home, or a luxurious retreat, Rutherfordton’s hilly lots cater to a variety of tastes and lifestyles. The diverse real estate options available in this enchanting town make it easy to find your dream home amidst the lush greenery and scenic vistas.

Come and discover the charm of Rutherfordton, where the hills are alive with possibilities and your dream home awaits! Experience a lifestyle that beautifully balances tranquility, community, and the stunning beauty of North Carolina’s landscape.

Newest Rutherfordton Homes with Hilly Lot Description

$725,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4426637 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Adorable 2,400 SF contemporary farmhouse on ±15.96 acres of unrestricted land with pond and creek. Home completed in 2024 features an open floor plan, sliding barn doors, large mud/laundry room with sink, kitchen with double farmhouse sink, oversized primary suite with dual walk-in closets. Primary bath includes a large walk-in shower and is stubbed in for a future garden tub. A charming ±1,500 SF barn with old-wood facia and new barn doors. Property is currently operated as a cattle farm and is ideal for horses, livestock, or agricultural use. No zoning restrictions allow residential, agricultural, or commercial flexibility. Infrastructure includes new 2024 well and septic. The acreage offers privacy, usability, and long-term development potential in a supply-constrained Western NC market. Completed in 2024, the structure delivers modern construction, efficient systems, and immediate usability. The building features open, adaptable interior space with ample parking.

550 Dills Road, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Ferguson Real Estate & Associates. 828-290-6676

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4432518 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Set on 2.5 unrestricted acres in Polk County, this spacious home offers approximately 3,700 square feet of living space, plus an impressive 2,300-square-foot garage, shop, and storage area. Outside, the backyard is an entertainer’s dream with an in-ground pool, fireplace, and plenty of room for gatherings with a fenced front yard already in place for pets. Inside, the split-bedroom layout offers a comfortable balance of privacy with the primary suite tucked away on one side of the home with a spa-like ensuite bath and custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms on the opposite side, including one with an additional ensuite bathroom. A bonus room, office, and additional full bathroom give you plenty of flexibility for guests, work, hobbies, or everyday living. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a gas range, new LG refrigerator, freshly painted cabinets, and custom walk in pantry. Upstairs, an additional 1,000 square foot loft offers a family room, movie room or game room and even a separate guest or workout room, full bath, and exceptional storage space. The 2,300-square-foot garage/shop is a rare find and offers endless possibilities for vehicles, toys, equipment, hobbies, a workshop, or additional storage. Minutes from Meadowbrook Golf Course and approximately 15 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center, downtown Rutherfordton, Forest City, and shopping. With no restrictions and plenty of room to enjoy the property your way, this one is hard to duplicate.

194 Lyles Pond Road, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure. jennifer.saltouros@allentate.com

$599,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4430016 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Escape to total peace and quiet at Serenity Cabin in Deer Run at Lake Lure. Built with pristine log craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home built in 2024 sits on over an acre of quiet woods bordering an apple orchard. Inside, the home comes fully furnished with solid Amish-made furniture and high-end Italian leather seating. The main level features a 2 bed/2 bath split-bedroom layout with an open-concept living room with a gas fireplace, dining room and fully stocked kitchen. The fully finished walk-out basement adds the third bedroom and bath, a spacious den and game room, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or hosting guests. Enjoy the year-round mountain lifestyle from the covered front porch, upper back deck, or the lower patio with a hot tub and fire pit. A private trail crosses a tranquil creek and winds to the edge of the property, where abundant wildlife frequently visits, creating a peaceful connection to nature and the surrounding landscape. Ideally located just 5 minutes from Lake Lure, local shopping, and hiking, it offers convenient access to Chimney Rock State Park, Tryon International Equestrian Center, area wineries, and breweries. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, nature, and effortless access to everything that makes the Lake Lure area so special in a like new cabin still under the builder warranty! Live here full-time, escape to the mountains on weekends, or create your own vacation rental destination. Come experience mountain living at its best, where peaceful trails, abundant wildlife, and the beauty of nature are right outside your door. Schedule your private showing today!

168 Chasewood Drive, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure. jennifer.saltouros@allentate.com

$143,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4417118 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is just waiting for a new owner! Located near downtown Rutherfordton, shopping, dining, parks and entertainment! Spacious rooms inside waiting for you to add your own touch to make it your own. Cute covered front porch to enjoy the evening breeze. Inside you will find freshly painted walls, newly stained hardwoods in the living room and bedrooms, linoleum in the kitchen and dining. Make an appointment to see this home today!

358 N Cleghorn Street, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.. lola.barnes21@yahoo.com

$595,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4402095 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Tucked away at the end of a private quarter-mile driveway, this spacious 1.5 story brick ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy and acreage, with being only 5 minutes from the charming downtown of Rutherfordton with coffee shops, shopping, and socialization. Situated on 9.93 acres, this property features seasonal long-range mountain views, partial year-round views, and endless opportunities for those seeking a mini farm, hobby farm, family estate, or private retreat (all with a backyard in ground pool with beautiful sunsets!). With approximately 4,100 square feet, the home offers 4 bedrooms (per septic), 4 full bathrooms, and multiple additional flex rooms that can easily serve as home offices, guest rooms, playrooms, fitness space, or hobby areas. The oversized primary suite includes a bright sunroom overlooking the pool area, and a huge bay window overlooking the property and circle drive, while the large dining room with original chandelier is ideal for entertaining family and friends. Outside, you'll find an in-ground pool, pool house with electric, bar area, and lights for evening enjoyment, two fenced pastures, a chicken coop, garden area, and an impressive 60-foot hoop house suitable for equipment, RV, tractor, workshop, or additional storage. A 50-amp RV/EV hookup adds even more versatility. Enjoy total freedom on ~9.93 unzoned county acres! Located safely in the Second Broad River WS-IV watershed footprint, this property is ideal for anyone looking to add a massive workshop, an accessory dwelling unit, or a multi-car detached garage without jumping through municipal zoning hoops. Major renovations have already been completed, leaving only a few cosmetic updates for the next owner to personalize. Conveniently located approximately 20 minutes to Lake Lure, 20 minutes to Tryon, and 25 minutes to Chimney Rock, 1.5 hours to Charlotte, this property offers the peace of country living with easy access to some of Western North Carolina's most desirable destinations.

571 Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Wild Willow Realty LLC. stacey@wildwillowrealty.com

$3,335,000

4393760 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This 651 +- acre tract in the foothills of Rutherford County represents a great opportunity to acquire professionally managed timberland with over a mile of Broad River frontage. The property features extensive logging roads throughout, in addition to access points on privately maintained Thompson Lake Rd and publicly maintained (and paved) Matthews Church Rd. With an extensive timber resource providing current and future harvest possibilities, the property really is an increasingly rare combination of size, accessibility, river frontage, and fairly gentle topography that lends itself to multiple ownership strategies. The land is quite private, and the topography lays very well, offering a diverse range of ridgelines, hollows, springs, knoll tops, and abundant river frontage. Keep the property in timber production (enrolled in present-use timber program), or explore recreational, private estate, conservation, or subdivision uses. All told, Broad Mountain represents a rare Western NC large-acreage offering with varied options for long-term uses to realize investment value.

99999 Thompson Lake Road, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. josephscott@kw.com

Hickory Loop Road Unit #Lot 36, Rutherfordton

$15,000

4395184 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Come see the beautiful Estates at Greenhill, a gated community located conveniently between Rutherfordton and Lake Lure, NC Just a short drive to Tryon International Equestrian Center area. Experience rural community living near charming small towns and a convenient location for an easy drive to the cities of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville/Spartanburg. The underground utilities, rare street lights, manicured landscaping, paved roads are all inviting features. Perfect place for year round living with moderate to warmer temperatures of the Thermal Belt. Build your 2nd home or primary main residence, owner/developer also lives in this lovely subdivision.

Hickory Loop Road Unit #Lot 36, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure. dwain.ammons@allentate.com

$1,695,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4377844 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

65+ Acre Multi-Structure Farmstead with Vintage Farmhouse, Wells, Pasture & private pond. Step into the rhythm of country living with this expansive working farm offering a rare blend of usable land, existing infrastructure, and timeless character. Anchored by a one-story farmhouse dating back to 1929, this property invites you to restore, expand, or simply enjoy a lifestyle rooted in simplicity and space. The land truly sets this property apart. Gently rolling terrain opens into wide, cleared pastures ideal for livestock, equestrian use, or hay production. With a strong balance of open land and privacy, this property is well-suited for a variety of uses—working farm, homestead, recreational retreat, or long-term investment. If you’ve been searching for acreage with character, infrastructure, and upside, this is a property that delivers on all fronts. Sold "As Is".

432 Gilmer Edwards Road, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure. dwain.ammons@allentate.com

$484,875

4351855 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Carmel Ridge presents a rare opportunity to own 51.25 acres of exceptional land spanning four expansive parcels. Offering privacy, character, and remarkable natural beauty, this property provides the ideal setting for a private estate, family compound, or generational retreat. Land of this scale and quality is increasingly difficult to find. With its peaceful surroundings and enchanting landscape, Carmel Ridge offers the perfect place to build, unwind, and truly escape the pace of the world. Mature hardwoods stretch across the property, while a year-round flowing creek winds gently through the landscape. Wildlife is abundant, and the quiet natural setting creates the kind of privacy that is increasingly rare to find. With selective clearing, elevated areas of the land could reveal remarkable mountain views that change beautifully through the seasons. Whether envisioned as a hunting retreat, full-time residence, second home, or homestead, the acreage provides the canvas to create something truly lasting, a place to gather generations, slow down, and enjoy the land for years to come.

Lots 4-7 Carmel Ridge, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of Sauvé Collective. nikki@sauvecollective.com

TBD Cross Creek Drive Unit #140, Rutherfordton

$30,000

4316659 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover your perfect retreat on this exceptional 1.85-acre parcel nestled within a secure gated community, offering the ideal blend of privacy, natural beauty, and modern convenience. This gently sloped lot provides an excellent building site with easy access via well-maintained paved roads that wind throughout this meticulously cared-for neighborhood. One of the property's most captivating features is the robust creek that runs along the bottom boundary, creating a serene natural soundtrack combined with the surrounding tress and natural groud cover. What truly sets this land apart is the community's unique allowance for campers up to ten months per year, providing incredible flexibility for those who want to enjoy their property immediately while planning for future construction, or for those who simply prefer the camping lifestyle with the security and amenities of a established neighborhood. Residents enjoy access to a well-appointed park perfect for gatherings and outdoor activities, a playground that makes this community ideal for families, and a recreational area designed for year-round enjoyment. The paved road access means you'll never worry about weather-related access issues, and the community's commitment to maintenance ensures your investment is protected. The gated entry provides peace of mind and security while maintaining the natural, relaxed atmosphere that makes this community so special. Whether you're looking to build immediately, camp seasonally, or hold for future development, this versatile parcel in a sought-after gated community represents an outstanding value and lifestyle opportunity.

TBD Cross Creek Drive Unit #140, Rutherfordton

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne. 828-337-2200

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