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Off Market Sep 2023 for $330K

$322,835

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,440/mo

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2,146

sq ft

3790 John Watson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

About this home

Country living at it's best!! 3 bedroom 2 bath home fenced and situated on 1 acre in Polk County close to TIEC. Open floor concept with a front porch for rocking and a back deck for entertaining. Home has primary bedroom and guest bed on main floor and a loft bedroom/craftroom that has it's own bath. HVAC new 2020 & roof 2022. The basement has an open entertaining area with wetbar, fireplace and woodstove and laundry room just needs finish work for a full bath downstairs (plumbing is in place). There is a walkout patio on lower level and a garage/work area as well. There is an RV hookup on the property. There is also a workshop that needs a little tlc to put back in operation. Most furnishings will remain.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Debra Martin • Purple Martin Realty, Inc.

Contact: martinize1565@gmail.com

Bought with Misty Westover • Agent Group Realty LLC

Bought with Todd Westover • Agent Group Realty LLC

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4045932

Redfin Estimate

$322,835

$7,165 since sold in September 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 16.5% higher than the average sale price ($277K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$175,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft
118 Perennial Gardens Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$385,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,590 sq ft
277 Forest Hills Cir, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$226,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
495 Grays Creek Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$215,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths2,688 sq ft
1378 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$351,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,664 sq ft
130 Briarwood Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$309,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,645 sq ft
209 Holly Hills Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

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Market trends in 28782, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

94.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

94d

29 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$869,000
4 beds3 baths2,706 sq ft
157 J A Hampton Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$439,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,959 sq ft
159 W Mountain St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$560,000
4 beds2 baths3,104 sq ft
551 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$374,900
3 beds3 baths2,131 sq ft
141 Marys Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$449,900
3 beds3 baths2,252 sq ft
3482 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$599,999
4 beds3 baths3,010 sq ft
141 Carnegie Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$620,000
3 beds3.5 baths4,071 sq ft
196 E Colonel Hampton Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$295,000
2 beds2 baths1,781 sq ft
4266 Big Island Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$245,000
4 beds2 baths1,906 sq ft
177 W 6th St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
COMING SOON
$365,900
1 bed1 bath646 sq ft
203 Victory Pass Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Sale history for 3790 John Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,054 (+79.7%)

$35,000 + $344,879

$379,879

2024

$1,143 (+1.5%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2023

$1,126 (+3.1%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2022

$1,091 (+3.2%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2021

$1,057 (+14.9%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2020

$920

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2019

$920 (+6.5%)

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2018

$864 (−0.4%)

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2017

$868 (+1.0%)

$30,000 + $115,169

$145,169

2015

$860

$25,000 + $125,952

$150,952

2014

$860

$25,000 + $125,952

$150,952

Tax history for 3790 John Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,054 (+79.7%)

$35,000 + $344,879

$379,879

2024

$1,143 (+1.5%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2023

$1,126 (+3.1%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2022

$1,091 (+3.2%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2021

$1,057 (+14.9%)

$30,000 + $140,897

$170,897

2020

$920

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2019

$920 (+6.5%)

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2018

$864 (−0.4%)

$30,000 + $109,629

$139,629

2017

$868 (+1.0%)

$30,000 + $115,169

$145,169

2015

$860

$25,000 + $125,952

$150,952

2014

$860

$25,000 + $125,952

$150,952

*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

14 ft.

Lot depth

66 ft.

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

Polk County

APN

P129-32

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
Parking Features: Basement, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3

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

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 498
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 498

Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
Zoning: MX
Zoning Specification: MX

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS - no sign

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P129-32

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2146
Living Area: 2146
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,654
Below Grade Finished Area: 492
Sq. Ft. Upper: 319
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1335
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half

Around this home

Schools

Polk Central Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi

4/10

Polk County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.7mi

4/10

Polk County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.9mi

5/10

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$307,000 – $372,000

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Home values near 3790 John Watson Rd

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3080 Ken Miller Road, Rutherfordton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1103 Sq. Ft.	$233,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
293 Green River Church Road, Rutherfordton, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$239,752

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