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Off market nov 2021 for $1.1M

$1,656,898

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,278/mo

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3,320

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3043 John Watson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

About this home

Located on the Polk County side of Rutherfordton, this immaculately maintained, quaint 3 BR, 3 1/2 BA farmhouse set on nearly 30 acres of pristine land boasts access to the White Oak Creek and Green River. The home features stunning year round Northwest sunset views from one of it's two decks. Beautiful, custom crown molding throughout the home. The barn is ready to go with plumbing and electrical and can easily be converted to be used as a horse barn. Did we mention the boutique working vineyard? Yes, this home has a small working vineyard! Located just 5 min from TIEC and highways this is the perfect home for anyone seeking privacy yet quick access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer. Just imagine yourself sitting by a fire enjoying the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Mount Mitchell while sipping on a glass of your own wine! Your guests can enjoy all this and more from the private guest quarters above the garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

29.61 acresLot Size

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Marla Machado • Keller Williams Professionals

Listed by Scott Browne • Keller Williams Professionals

Bought with Delene Morgan • Coldwell Banker Advantage

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3770086

Redfin Estimate

$1,656,898

$507K since sold in November 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 209.3% higher than the average sale price ($536K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$410,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,070 sq ft
207 Wagon Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD MAR 11, 2026
$455,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,026 sq ft
159 Wild Cherry Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JAN 23, 2026
$622,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths1,993 sq ft
1168 Grays Creek Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$517,500
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,371 sq ft
285 Woodridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$710,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,407 sq ft
2311 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$500,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
145 Riverside Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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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

96.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 11 HRS AGO
$162,500
2 beds1 bath1,145 sq ft
949 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
COMING SOON
$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,649 sq ft
147 Ridgeland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$465,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,936 sq ft
191 Briarwood Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$415,000
3 beds2 baths1,777 sq ft
1854 Baber Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$549,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,614 sq ft
363 Twin K Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$599,999
3 beds3 baths1,880 sq ft
168 Chasewood Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$525,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,945 sq ft
527 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$465,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,676 sq ft
271 Anne St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$474,000
3 beds2 baths2,988 sq ft
143 Rosewood Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 3PM
$425,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,784 sq ft
328 Plantation Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Sale history for 3043 John Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3770086

Nov 22, 2021

Sold

$1,150,000

$346/sq ft

Sep 17, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 9, 2021

Listed

$1,250,000

$377/sq ft

Aug 4, 2021

Coming Soon

$1,250,000

$377/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 20, 2021

Sold

$334,000

$101/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4

May 12, 2018

Price Changed

$1,030,000

$310/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3

May 12, 2018

Price Changed

$1,030,000

$310/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,242 (+12.5%)

$484,875 + $495,060

$979,935

2024

$4,660 (+1.6%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2023

$4,588 (+3.2%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2022

$4,446 (+3.3%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2021

$4,303 (+26.0%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2020

$3,414 (+24.3%)

$241,700 + $291,274

$532,974

2019

$2,747 (+6.6%)

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

2018

$2,576 (+3.4%)

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

2017

$2,491

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

Tax history for 3043 John Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,242 (+12.5%)

$484,875 + $495,060

$979,935

2024

$4,660 (+1.6%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2023

$4,588 (+3.2%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2022

$4,446 (+3.3%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2021

$4,303 (+26.0%)

$348,450 + $365,014

$713,464

2020

$3,414 (+24.3%)

$241,700 + $291,274

$532,974

2019

$2,747 (+6.6%)

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

2018

$2,576 (+3.4%)

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

2017

$2,491

$136,512 + $291,274

$427,786

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

29.61 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

Polk County

APN

P123-35

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
SqFt Garage: 759
Parking Features: Detached, Garage - 2 Car

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Vented, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump, Heat Pump, Multizone A/C, Zoned, Propane
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 145
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 145

Interior Features
Interior Features: Garden Tub, Open Floorplan, Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Surround Sound, Wall Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Front,Patio
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Barn(s), Fire Pit

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Water Body Name: Green River

Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected,Guest House
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Orchard(s), Long Range View, Mountain View, Pasture, Paved, River Front, Rolling Slope, Views, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 29.61
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric,Propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Polk Central
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk

Location Information
Directions: Directions from Asheville: I-26 to Exit 67 for US 74, keep left and follow signs for Forest City / Rutherfordton, take Exit 170 for Pea Ridge Road, keep left at the fork, at the traffic circle take the second exit to Pea Ridge Road, take Pea Ridge Road to Coxe Road make a left, take Coxe Road to John Watson Road make a right, follow to property.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 29.61 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P123-35

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 2858
Living Area: 3320
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,356
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1502
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 462
Building Area Total: 3320
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished, Slab
Structure Type: One Story/Basement/F.R.O.G.

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Schools

Polk Central Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.5mi

4/10

Polk County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.2mi

4/10

Polk County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi

5/10

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$1.58M – $1.91M

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Home values near 3043 John Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3790 John Watson Road, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2146 Sq. Ft.	$325,016
1437 Ken Miller Road #1437, Rutherfordton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 798 Sq. Ft.	$77,119

Address	Redfin Estimate
142 Riverside Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2343 Sq. Ft.	$794,576

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 Riverside Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$536,620

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