Elegant, clean, cozy ranch style home with Mountain View. Lovely open concept. Abundant natural light. Traditional accents with modern decor. A great starter home or get away cottage. Lovely screened in front porch, perfect for sipping a warm cup of coffee as the sun rises, enjoying the quite, peaceful, scenic view of the mountains on a clear crisp morning as the birds celebrate a new day . Evening sun sets are enticing while you enjoy your favorite book or just meditate, with perhaps a gentle breeze rustling in the trees. Enchanting and heart warming in the beautiful country side of Western North Carolina. Located in a 10 miles radius, the renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center, Rutherfordton Schools, Town of Rutherfordton, Rutherfordton Regional Hospital, Cleghorn Golf Course and Gun Club. Geographically set within 70 mile radius of Lake Lure NC, Charlotte NC, Asheville NC, and Greenville SC. Special part of the country to live in. "Small Town Friendly!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Todd Bennett• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Open Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rutherford
Middle Or Junior High School: RS
High School: R.S. Central
Location Information
Directions: From Forest City NC, travel West on US-74 for ~8.4 miles, take exit 173, turn right on Union road, drive 2.33 miles, take a sharp right turn on Baber Road drive .15 miles home on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1633464
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1152
Living Area: 1152
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1152
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1152
Foundation Details: None
Builder Name: NA
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Rutherford Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over 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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Estimated sale price
$210,000 – $254,000
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