Here is your chance to own a piece of history in the Gilbert Town area of Rutherford County. The original part of this home was built around 1775 with many renovations and kitchen addition done in 1995. The main level of this Historical home features a living room with fireplace, master bedroom with a private bath that features a walk-in shower and a large walk-in closet, family room, large kitchen with updated countertops and a formal dining area. The main level also features hardwood flooring throughout. The upstairs level features two bedrooms, bonus area and a half bath. The bedrooms ceiling height is just under 7 feet and there is also no HVAC ducts run to the second level. The exterior of this home features an oversized 3 car garage with a workshop for all of your hobbies, three covered porches and a 1.30 acre lot. Heat pump and water heater installed in 2017. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1775Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Kurtz• RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Bought with Sandra Walker• RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
This is your chance to own a piece of history in the Gilbert Town area of Rutherford County.The original part of this home was built around 1775. This historical beauty has a wonderful country setting that includes the house, 3 bay garage and workshop 32x40! Much has been updated such as wiring, plumbing and heating. A nice large kitchen has been added, along with two full baths and half bath. Chances like these are rare!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,703 (+3.8%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2024
$1,641 (−7.6%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2023
$1,776 (+28.8%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2022
$1,379 (+0.4%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2021
$1,374 (+0.2%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2020
$1,371 (+14.2%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2019
$1,200 (+25.3%)
$13,800 + $142,500
$156,300
2018
$958 (+1.8%)
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2017
$941 (+0.6%)
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2016
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2015
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2014
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
Tax history for 1001 Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,703 (+3.8%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2024
$1,641 (−7.6%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2023
$1,776 (+28.8%)
$13,800 + $251,500
$265,300
2022
$1,379 (+0.4%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2021
$1,374 (+0.2%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2020
$1,371 (+14.2%)
$13,800 + $160,700
$174,500
2019
$1,200 (+25.3%)
$13,800 + $142,500
$156,300
2018
$958 (+1.8%)
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2017
$941 (+0.6%)
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2016
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2015
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
2014
$936
$13,800 + $105,000
$118,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.52 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1601781
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage - 3 Car, Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton take Railroad Avenue. Cross over 64/74 and the road changes to Rock Rd. Follow Rock Rd. for 2 miles. The home is on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1601781
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1728
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1728
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1728
Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Rutherfordton, NC • 28139
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $378,000
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