Welcome to 147 Carnegie Road, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home that perfectly balances historic character with high-end modern upgrades. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street with minimal traffic, this property offers a peaceful retreat just one mile from the amenities of Main Street. The home features new sheetrock, fresh paint, and elegant ceiling crown molding throughout. Enjoy original hardwood flooring in most areas, supplemented by modern laminate and tile. Relax in the private back yard on the large deck featuring a recessed hot tub and privacy fence. This property is located close to downtown Rutherfordton, with parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$197Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Drew Radford• Epic Life Realty Group
Contact: drew@epiclifewnc.com
Bought with Tracy Graham• Realty ONE Group Pivot Hendersonville
Est. $2,256 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 147 Carnegie Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4363696
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$290,000
$197/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2026
Listed
$315,000
$214/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3682989
Dec 14, 2020
Sold
$174,500
$119/sq ft
Nov 23, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2020
Listed
$164,900
$112/sq ft
FINAL OFFERS DUE SUNDAY 11/22 8PM. MULTIPLE OFFER SCENARIO Gorgeous 3-bdrm property on a quiet dead-end road less than a mile from Main Street. Property features a lovely 500sqft deck with a recessed Sundance Spa Hot Tub + aesthetic privacy screens. Trex decking ensures no painting and lasts a lifetime. Roof is a 30/year architectural shingle 10 years into its life. Front garden has a beautiful Japanese maple with easy to maintain landscaping. Original hardwood floors are found in most of the house. House is well-built, cinderblock all the way up to the attic. Attic has about 800sqft of storage space with lighting and insulated floor. The 1,000sqft basement is mostly poured and sealed with approximately 5ft of headroom. Commercial 6" gutters, storm drains, and commercial sump pumps. No foundation water problems. The street is being rehabilitated with multiple home renovations and new construction. Great house, well-insulated, low power bills. Close to the Parkway and the new park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,930 (+6.1%)
$18,000 + $178,500
$196,500
2024
$1,820 (+0.3%)
$18,000 + $178,500
$196,500
2023
$1,815 (+23.4%)
$18,000 + $178,500
$196,500
2022
$1,470 (+4.4%)
$18,000 + $105,200
$123,200
2021
$1,409
$18,000 + $105,200
$123,200
2020
$1,409 (+0.6%)
$18,000 + $105,200
$123,200
2019
$1,401 (+62.3%)
$18,000 + $105,200
$123,200
2018
$863
$5,000 + $68,500
$73,500
2017
$863 (+0.1%)
$5,000 + $68,500
$73,500
2015
$862
$5,000 + $68,500
$73,500
2014
$862
$5,000 + $68,500
$73,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1631402
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
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
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Storage Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,000
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,000
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,471
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1631402
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1471
Living Area: 1471
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,471
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1471
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $349,000
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