OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2020 for $100K

$203,766

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $815/mo

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1 ba

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1,064

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553 Chimney Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

About this home

Cozy bungalow style home with updated kitchen and bath. Kitchen features new stone countertops, new cabinets with soft close drawers , and new flooring complete the spacious eat in kitchen. Laundry room is easily accessible from the kitchen. Bath updates include ceramic floor and updated fixtures. Living room with hardwood floor, fireplace and large window for enjoying the mountain view. List of updates continue with electric tankless water heater, new septic installed in 2019, insulation blown in the attic, vapor barrier installed in the crawl space and roof, plus gutters replaced in 2017.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.82 acresLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Connie Hicks • Matheny Real Estate

Bought with David Eaker

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3638135

Redfin Estimate

$203,766

$104K since sold in August 2020$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($161K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$218,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,029 sq ft
629 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$92,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,128 sq ft
164 Lynch St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$186,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,012 sq ft
342 N Cleghorn St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$218,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,007 sq ft
246 Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$136,800
E
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
165 N Mitchell St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$115,000
F
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
251 W 3rd St, 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

95.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$289K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

92d

23 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

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$549,000
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1241 County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,700,000
2 beds2.5 baths3,068 sq ft
140 Blazing Star Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28756
$289,000
3 beds2 baths1,629 sq ft
468 Edwards St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$290,000
3 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
176 Carolina Paradise Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$439,990
3 beds3 baths2,360 sq ft
926 Cross Creek Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$250,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
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$465,000
3 beds2 baths1,794 sq ft
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$449,900
3 beds2 baths2,425 sq ft
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Sale history for 553 Chimney Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,209 (+5.4%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2024

$1,147 (+1.1%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2023

$1,135 (+32.6%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2022

$856 (+0.6%)

$20,000 + $79,200

$99,200

2021

$851 (+201.0%)

$20,000 + $79,200

$99,200

2020

$283 (+2.9%)

$20,000 + $43,600

$63,600

2019

$275 (−54.1%)

$20,000 + $43,600

$63,600

2018

$599 (+4.9%)

$11,400 + $54,100

$65,500

2017

$570 (+1.0%)

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

2015

$565

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

2014

$565

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

Tax history for 553 Chimney Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,209 (+5.4%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2024

$1,147 (+1.1%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2023

$1,135 (+32.6%)

$20,000 + $153,600

$173,600

2022

$856 (+0.6%)

$20,000 + $79,200

$99,200

2021

$851 (+201.0%)

$20,000 + $79,200

$99,200

2020

$283 (+2.9%)

$20,000 + $43,600

$63,600

2019

$275 (−54.1%)

$20,000 + $43,600

$63,600

2018

$599 (+4.9%)

$11,400 + $54,100

$65,500

2017

$570 (+1.0%)

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

2015

$565

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

2014

$565

$11,400 + $52,500

$63,900

*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

0.82 Acres

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

1,064

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1641289

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
Parking Features: Parking Lot

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Room 1 Beds Total: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Area,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane

Interior Features
Room Type: Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Workshop

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

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Long Range View, Paved, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.82
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

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

Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton, travel West on North Washington to Chimney Rock Road. Property is on the left past Scoggins, West Gate and Jamesfield. From Lake Lure, travel East on Hwy 64/74 and property is on the right. See Sign.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1641289

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1064
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1064
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1064
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story

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Schools

Rutherfordton Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi

5/10

R-S Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

R-S Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° 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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Rutherfordton, NC • 28139

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$194,000 – $235,000

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Home values near 553 Chimney Rock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
648 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1183 Sq. Ft.	$275,675
530 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2933 Sq. Ft.	$482,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
626 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 6 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2353 Sq. Ft.	$286,062
603 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3290 Sq. Ft.	$385,041

Address	Redfin Estimate
555 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$269,679
496 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$461,291

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