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290 John Smith Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
About this home
Charming farmhouse with 3-bedrooms, 2 baths on a private 2.5 acres right outside city limits of Rutherfordton. Large LR with fireplace. Ceilings are at least 9 ft. Most of the property is in established grassland and would make a nice little farm. 5 minutes driving distance to Parks, Hospital, Clinics, and Shops.An extra building for your cars and boats and 2- Car Garage. Enjoy and Relax evenings near a private Pond.
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Sale history for 290 John Smith Rd
$120/sq ft
$123/sq ft
$115/sq ft
Tax history for 290 John Smith Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
- SqFt Garage: 900
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Laundry
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Laundry Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Fireplace Information
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Dining Area, Laundry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Other
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Workshop
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront Features: None
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: See Remarks
- Lot Size Area: 2.5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 108,900 sq-ft
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water Heater Information: Natural Gas
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: Hwy. 221 South. Turn right on John Smith Road, when passing the curve to the right, you will find the house on your right-hand side.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,911
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 2.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1892
- Year Renovated: 1969
- County: Rutherford County
- APN: 1606316
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1911
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 1911
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
- Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
- Building Area Total: 1911
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 67-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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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