Investor/renovation special with potential in a desirable in-town Rutherfordton location. Solid structure sits on approximately 4 acres at the end of a quiet street, offering both privacy and options for possible value-added uses including renovation or rental.
Home features two bedrooms, one full bath, a living room, and a kitchen with an adjacent laundry area. Existing hardwood floors provide a solid starting point for renovation. With good bones and a functional layout, this property is ready for updates to maximize resale or rental income.
This is a court ordered sale with court approval and a 10 day upset bid period. Property is being sold due to a medicaid lien. A portion of land is in flood plain. The NC Dept. of Transportation has recently purchased land adjoining this property for the Hwy. 221 expansion.
Active
$75,000
144 Branch St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2beds
928sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4.01 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Existing hardwood floorsFunctional layoutTwo bedrooms
- 33 days |
- 1,551 |
- 100 |
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Jamie Oxley ejames_oxley@bellsouth.net,
RE/MAX Journey
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4369806
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 928
- Total interior livable area: 928 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 928
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other - See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 4.01 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1653616
- Zoning: RMST
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: County Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,400
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: None, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,039/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $75,000+275%$81/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4369806 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/1994 | Sold | $20,000$22/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | $47,100 +23.6% |
| 2018 | $447 | $38,100 |
| 2016 | $447 | $38,100 |
| 2013 | $447 | $38,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $38,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $38,100 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10R-S Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rutherfordton
- Middle: RS
- 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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- North Carolina
- Rutherford County
- Rutherfordton
- 28139
- 144 Branch St
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