Charming 1-bed, 1-bath fixer upper home nestled on a sprawling 10-acre lot—ideal for nature lovers or those seeking space and privacy. Could also be a great investment property with plenty of room to expand! With 928 sq ft of cozy living space, this unique property offers rustic charm and comfort. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large side porch or unwind on the screened-in back porch overlooking peaceful, open land. Previously a home for horses, dogs, and chickens, the acreage offers endless potential—bring your animals, start a hobby farm, or just enjoy the wide-open space. Surrounded by mature trees and open skies, this is a rare opportunity to own acreage with a livable home already in place. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a place to build your dream homestead, this property has it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
10 acresLot Size
Listed by Aubrey Hurdt• Colfax Home & Land, Co
Contact: aubrey@colfaxhomeandlandwnc.com
Bought with Jeremy Spurlin• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
10 acre portion of 1601822
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Last updated by owner on May 16, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Propane
Cooling Information: Wall Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 928
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 928
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: None
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
New Construction
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: A31M
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Paved
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: Start at Walmart Supercenter Address: 197 Plaza Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 Exit the Walmart parking lot Turn right onto Plaza Dr Turn left onto US-74A E/US-221A S Continue on US-74A E for approximately 5 miles Turn right onto Big Island Rd Drive for about 2 miles Turn left onto Ted Smith Rd Continue for approximately 0.5 miles Arrive at 751 Ted Smith Rd The destination will be on your left The total drive is approximately 8 miles and should take around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Public facts
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Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Rutherford County
APN: 10 acre portion of 1601822
Home facts updated by county records on May 16, 2025
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 0
Living Area: 0
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 0
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
Chase Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
Chase High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$178,000 – $215,000
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