Beautiful 17+ acre forested property perfectly positioned between Rutherfordton and Lake Lure, NC! This property offers the ideal blend of serenity and convenience. Imagine building your home back from the road, where towering trees surround you and privacy is abundant. Paved road frontage leads to the driveway for easy access year-round, while the acreage provides multiple potential homesites, hiking trails, and space for gardens, animals, or a private retreat. Despite the peaceful, secluded feel, you’re just minutes from local shops, restaurants, schools, and the charm of Rutherfordton and Lake Lure’s outdoor recreation. This is your opportunity to create a sanctuary where you can unwind.
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Price cut: $30K (12/26)
$340,000
625 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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17.91Acres
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17.91 Acres Lot
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What's special
Paved road frontageSpace for gardensForested propertyMultiple potential homesites
- 114 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 26, 2025 at 10:13am
Listing Provided by:
Dwain Ammons dwain.ammons@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4302639
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
- Waterfront features: None, Pond
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 133
Lot
- Size: 17.91 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Hilly, Level, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1625106
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Needed
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $125,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,320
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 114 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Construction Perm Loan,Conventional,FHA,FMHA,Nonconforming Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,397/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Price change | $340,000-8.1% |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $370,000-2.6% |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4302639 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $380,000+406.7% |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4302639 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/1997 | Sold | $75,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,320 +0.5% | $367,700 |
| 2023 | $2,308 +24.5% | $367,700 +57.3% |
| 2022 | $1,855 +1.6% | $233,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pinnacle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 4/10R-S Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.7 mi
- 4/10R-S Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pinnacle
- 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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