Lovely 1.85 acres in the countryside of Rutherfordton that is private & tranquil. Close to town, stores, restaurants, hospital, golf, & 15 minute drive to Tryon International Equestrian Center. Open floor plan with sliding doors to back deck, large covered front porch, good size primary bedroom, nice size wall closets with plenty of natural light for the whole house, including solar tubes. 22.5 gallon propane tank for the gas oven/range owner owned. Detached outbuilding (31' x 23') with double garage doors, full insulated with gas heater supplied by 22.5 gallon propane tank, wired for 220 volt plugs, one garage door on workshop has electric opener.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
1.85 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nola Goodchild• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
Contact: Nola.goodchild@allentate.com
Bought with Lucas Taylor• Keller Williams Professionals
Lovingly maintained home on picturesque two acres in excellent location. Located close to Rutherfordton town, stores, hospital, golf club and 15-minute drive to Tryon International Equestrian Center. Upgrades include flooring, counters in baths, kitchen and backsplash. Open floor plan with dining and living area features fireplace and glass doors to deck. Large master bedroom/bath en suite, two bedrooms and another full bath, attached two-car garage and detached 720-square-foot garage/workshop.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,691 (+3.8%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2024
$1,629 (+0.7%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2023
$1,617 (+21.6%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2022
$1,330 (+0.4%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2021
$1,325
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2020
$1,325 (+0.6%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2019
$1,317 (+27.4%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2018
$1,034 (+1.7%)
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2017
$1,017 (+0.5%)
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2016
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2015
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2014
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
Tax history for 696 New Hope Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,691 (+3.8%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2024
$1,629 (+0.7%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2023
$1,617 (+21.6%)
$24,900 + $234,600
$259,500
2022
$1,330 (+0.4%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2021
$1,325
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2020
$1,325 (+0.6%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2019
$1,317 (+27.4%)
$24,900 + $141,300
$166,200
2018
$1,034 (+1.7%)
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2017
$1,017 (+0.5%)
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2016
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2015
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
2014
$1,012
$24,900 + $103,100
$128,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,328
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1201983
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: 1
SqFt Garage: 504
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 2
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Open Floorplan