This beautiful cedar, prow-styled home is nestled on approximately 5.7 unrestricted acres just outside Rutherfordton, NC. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rural lifestyle built for entertaining and outdoor activities. The home radiates charm and warmth-- a comfortable layout makes every room feel inviting. A great room features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and sunset-inviting, floor-to-ceiling windows. The property includes 2 industrial-grade spaces, ideal for woodwork, craft, or home-based business. These large garages are perfect for creative or professional pursuits. Outside, you’ll find a fenced backyard complete with garden storage, chicken coop for fresh eggs, and thriving garden with raised beds ready for vegetables, flowers, or whatever you envision. Beyond the fenced section are 3.5 acres of your own woodland to explore. This property offers endless possibilities to pursue projects, enjoy nature, and savor the privacy of this unrestricted setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
5.7 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Steven Zimmerman• Keller Williams Elite Realty
A cozy ranch nestled under the large oak trees on 5+ acres. Conveniently located just beyond the city limits of Rutherfordton. Home features updated kitchen and baths, solid surface counter tops, small room for office/study, FP with gas logs, hybrid water heater, vaulted ceiling, large window overlooking yard, encapsulated crawlspace. Heat Pump replaced in 2018, roof 2014. In addition to the attached double garage improvements include a detached garage 24 x 20, workshop 24 x 34, small storage building, fenced back yard. Workshop has a 5 hp, 2 stage air compressor. All kitchen appliances to stay.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,382 (+2.7%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2024
$2,320 (+0.5%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2023
$2,308 (+11.1%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2022
$2,077 (+22.2%)
$38,300 + $233,600
$271,900
2021
$1,700
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2020
$1,700 (+0.5%)
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2019
$1,692 (+9.3%)
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2018
$1,547 (−1.1%)
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2017
$1,565 (+2.6%)
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2015
$1,525
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2014
$1,525
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
Tax history for 741 New Hope Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,382 (+2.7%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2024
$2,320 (+0.5%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2023
$2,308 (+11.1%)
$38,300 + $344,300
$382,600
2022
$2,077 (+22.2%)
$38,300 + $233,600
$271,900
2021
$1,700
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2020
$1,700 (+0.5%)
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2019
$1,692 (+9.3%)
$38,300 + $180,900
$219,200
2018
$1,547 (−1.1%)
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2017
$1,565 (+2.6%)
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2015
$1,525
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
2014
$1,525
$38,700 + $162,900
$201,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.7 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,774
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1201982
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Jan 21, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) water line
Install a new water service line from the meter to the house.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Inside, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 457
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 457
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Garden
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 5.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rutherfordton
Middle Or Junior High School: R-S Middle
High School: R-S Central
Location Information
Directions: Follow I-26 E then US-74 E toward Rutherfordton. Take exit 173 for Union Rd. Turn left onto Union Rd then right onto NC-108 E. Turn left onto New Hope Rd. The property will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,774
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1201982
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026