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Off market apr 2020 for $133K

$252,913

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $598/mo

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2 ba

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1,574

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251 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

About this home

This beautifully maintained spacious home is located just 15 minutes from Rutherfordton. This secluded property is centrally located and offers easy access to many of WNC's prized attractions such as Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Park. The home boasts a large kitchen with kitchen island and propane fireplace for those cozy winter evenings. The 30 X 30 metal building has electricity and propane monitor heat. This is a unique opportunity to have a hobby room or potential home-based business. There is a chicken coop attached to the storage shed in the back yard. The 3.22 acres provide ample space to park recreational vehicles and enjoy the outdoors. Seller offering a one-year home warranty!

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

3.22 acresLot Size

$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Matt Tavener • Keller Williams Professionals

Listed by Josh Mishoulam • Keller Williams Professionals

Bought with Ashley Reed • Keller Williams Professionals

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3555059

Redfin Estimate

$252,913

$119K since sold in April 2020$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($230K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,288 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$367,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,648 sq ft
130 S Chatem Ct, Union Mills, NC 28167
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$265,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,581 sq ft
412 Lewis Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$220,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
308 Chimney Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$120,000
E
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
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SOLD APR 29, 2026
$205,000
F
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Market trends in 28139, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$289K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

92d

23 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 251 Rainbow Rapids Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4161687

Aug 28, 2025

Price Changed

$392,000

$249/sq ft

Oct 4, 2024

Price Changed

$397,000

$252/sq ft

Jul 16, 2024

Listed

$415,000

$264/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3555059

Apr 16, 2020

Sold

$133,700

$85/sq ft

Jan 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 6, 2019

Relisted

—

Nov 11, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 18, 2019

Price Changed

$139,000

$88/sq ft

Oct 1, 2019

Listed

$149,000

$95/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 27, 2012

Sold

$90,000

$57/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$666 (+9.4%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2024

$609 (+2.5%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2023

$594 (+17.8%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2022

$505 (+2.9%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2021

$490

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2020

$490 (+1.7%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2019

$482 (−26.0%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2018

$651

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2017

$651 (+2.7%)

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2015

$634

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2014

$634

$30,300 + $63,400

$93,700

Tax history for 251 Rainbow Rapids Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$666 (+9.4%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2024

$609 (+2.5%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2023

$594 (+17.8%)

$47,700 + $121,700

$169,400

2022

$505 (+2.9%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2021

$490

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2020

$490 (+1.7%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2019

$482 (−26.0%)

$30,200 + $42,100

$72,300

2018

$651

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2017

$651 (+2.7%)

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2015

$634

$30,300 + $65,900

$96,200

2014

$634

$30,300 + $63,400

$93,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.22 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

1998

Style

Mobile/Manufactured Home

County

Rutherford County

APN

1625099

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 924
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space - 4+

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Room 1 Beds Total: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Room 1 Baths Full: 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Utility

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Utility Room
Laundry Room Level: Main

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump, Heat Pump, Propane

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage Unit, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Cooktop, Electric Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate

Utility Room Information
Utility Room Level: Main

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Manufactured
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Front,Porch-Wrap Around,Side
Doors Windows: Storm Door(s)
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Shed(s), Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Paved, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 3.22
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: NONE

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: Pinnacle
Middle Or Junior High School: R.S. Central
High School: RS Central

Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, take US-74 Alt E for 25 miles. At Lake Lure, take slight left onto US-64 E/US-74 Alt E. Turn left onto McEntire Rd. Turn left onto Rainbow Rapids Rd. Home will be on the left. Or: Take I-40 East to Old Fort and take exit 73. Turn onto Catawba River Rd. Turn right onto Bat Cave Rd. Continue onto Old Fort Rd. Turn left onto Cedar Creek Rd. Turn right onto Bills Creek Rd. Turn left onto Bible School Rd. Turn left onto Freeman Creek Rd. Turn right onto Rainbow Rapids Rd.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.22 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1625099

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1574
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1574
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1574
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: Manufactured Doublewide

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Schools

Pinnacle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi

4/10

R-S Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi

4/10

R-S Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi

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

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, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Home values near 251 Rainbow Rapids Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
302 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$244,757
136 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$185,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$211,580
223 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$201,290

Address	Redfin Estimate
283 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$363,633
236 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$173,286

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