OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2025 for $290K

$302,197

•

1,994

sq ft

226 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

About this home

With eye catching curb appeal and tons of original charm, you are sure to fall in love with this quaint farmhouse located in a peaceful landscape surrounded by farmland in Ellenboro, NC. With over 1900 sq ft and a little over 1 acre, you have the perfect amount of space to move around both inside and out. Enjoy summer evenings in a rocking chair watching fireflies, while drinking sweet tea on the massive front porch that goes from one side to the other and then wraps around. Or throw a cookout and play a game of cornhole in the expansive front yard. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a flex space and 2 extra wide entry ways, you will be sure to fall in love at first sight. This home has been in the same family for over 100 years so let that speak for itself. If owning a true farmhouse has always been on your wishlist, make your wish come true! But...you better HURRY cause this one won't last long!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

1.19 acresLot Size

$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Courtney Houser • Steele Mountain Realty LLC

Contact: courtney@steelemountainrealty.com

Bought with Hilary Paradise • Town and Mountain Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4264941

Redfin Estimate

$302,197

$12K since sold in September 2025$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 18.3% higher than the average sale price ($255K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$251,200
A
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
156 Dobbinsville Ext, Ellenboro, NC 28040
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$305,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,006 sq ft
286 N Main St, Mooresboro, NC 28114
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$245,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft
574 Old Mooresboro Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$206,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,797 sq ft
110 N Academy St, Mooresboro, NC 28114
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
416 W Main St, Mooresboro, NC 28114
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$275,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
187 E High Rd, Bostic, NC 28018

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Market trends in 28040, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.0%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$221K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

93d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$165,000
2 beds1 bath1,086 sq ft
102 West St, Ellenboro, NC 28040
$219,900
2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
204 Richard Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
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Sale history for 226 Dobbins Rd

Tax history for 226 Dobbins Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9.59 Acres

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,732

Year built

1921

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1615604

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jan 31, 2024.

Jan 24, 2025 • Active

Plumbing (residential) alteration, remodel, repair

Plumbing

Jan 3, 2025 • Final

Mechanical (residential) hvac changeout

Replace the gas furnace and air conditioning unit with a new heat pump.

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: None

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: NONE

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: GPS takes you straight to property

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,732
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1615604

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 31, 2024

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1994
Living Area: 1994
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,994
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1994
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Cliffside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

Chase Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Chase High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ellenboro, NC • 28040

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$288,000 – $348,000

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Home values near 226 Dobbins Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
277 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$251,816
354 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$306,125

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1277 Sq. Ft.	$189,474
297 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1791 Sq. Ft.	$326,142

Address	Redfin Estimate
179 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$152,009
163 Dobbins Rd, Ellenboro, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$204,764

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