Nestled in the desirable Hunter’s Trace community, this beautiful Rutherfordton property offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and North Carolina mountain living. Located at 278 Hunter’s Trace, this home welcomes you with peaceful surroundings, spacious living areas, and the privacy buyers are searching for. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the porch, scenic wooded views, and a setting that feels tucked away while still being convenient to downtown Rutherfordton, shopping, dining, and area recreation.
Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with plenty of natural light, comfortable gathering spaces, and room to make lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, mountain retreat, or investment opportunity, this property delivers the tranquility and lifestyle Western North Carolina is known for.
Don’t miss your opportunity to own a slice of Rutherford County living in the sought-after Hunter’s Trace neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today and experience the charm of 278 Hunter’s Trace for yourself.
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$469,000
278 Hunters Trce, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3beds
1,524sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
0.63 Acres Lot
$456,000 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Scenic wooded viewsPlenty of natural lightPeaceful surroundingsWarm and inviting layoutComfortable gathering spaces
- 5 days |
- 390 |
- 23 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing Provided by:
Richard Driggers rdriggersd@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4381519
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,524
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,524
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1519412366
- Zoning: R7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Ridge Estates
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,500
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$456,000
$433,000 - $479,000
$1,949/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000+64.6%$308/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4381519 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2023 | Sold | $285,000$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $346,500 |
| 2024 | $2,127 +3492.1% | $346,500 +3200% |
| 2023 | $59 -20.2% | $10,500 |
| 2022 | $74 | $10,500 |
| 2021 | $74 | $10,500 |
| 2020 | $74 | $10,500 |
| 2019 | $74 -62% | $10,500 -62.5% |
| 2018 | $195 | $28,000 |
| 2016 | $195 | $28,000 |
| 2013 | $195 | $28,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,000 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28139
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 8/10Rutherford Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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