290 Piney Knob Rd is a 2,442 square foot house on a 12.97 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 19, 2008 for $265,000. Based on Redfin's Rutherfordton data, we estimate the home's value is $506,772.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
12.97 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$506,772
$242K since sold in March 2008$7,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 44.4% higher than the average sale price ($351K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,442
Building Sq. Ft: 2,442
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: RES. RD 1331
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 418
Garage / Carport Type: Brick
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 564,973
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: GILKEY
Acres: 12.97
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,442
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 12.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Rutherford County
APN: 615563
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pinnacle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$482,000 – $583,000
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