Lots of potential for this one level historic farmhouse cottage on corner lot in city limits on 2 Acres. Great Starter home, investment opportunity, or rental income. Part of land is cleared with road frontage and small barn. Close to Purple Martin Trail. Estate sale with house being sold “ AS IS “.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1204433
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Linoleum
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Deck,Front
Exterior Features: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rutherfordton
Middle Or Junior High School: RS
High School: RS Central
Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton, go south on South Main to left on John Smith Rd. House is setback on the corner of South Main (221 ) and John Smith Rd. Rutherfordton.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1204433
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1108
Living Area: 1108
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1108
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1108
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
4/10
R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
0.31% 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
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $231,000
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