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Off Market Mar 2021 for $75K

$163,522

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $488/mo

•

768

sq ft

821 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

About this home

Cozy Log Cottage in Rutherfordton, offers 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bath. Local Family owned & occupied, since it was built in 1953. Just a few blocks from the RS Central High School & the New Middle School. Enjoy the Beautiful Seasonal Flowers, Flowering Trees, Green Backyard & Mature Trees this Property offers . All from your Covered Front Porch with swing bench, or from the back/side Deck! The home had a Mini-Split installed in 2019 with Heat & Air ~ When originally built home had a chimney stack for oil burning stove; Stack was removed from rooftop, still has brick chimney inside home in closet. The Workshop has tons of space~! Offering several Rooms, a Sink, water heater, AC wall unit & shelving galore for storage. There are also extensions down the back of the Building ~ Another Storage Room with Shelving , A Covered open Storage Area & at the very back-end of the Building Row, is another Storage Room with more Shelving. You can't beat this Location & Potential!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jean Jollay • Wilkinson ERA Real Estate

Bought with Angie Jackson • The Real Estate Place

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3654867

Redfin Estimate

$163,522

$89K since sold in March 2021$3,000 since August

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 32% higher than the average sale price ($124K) 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 JUL 14, 2026
$100,000
C
2 beds1 bath840 sq ft
138 N Meridian St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$98,000
D
2 beds1 bath744 sq ft
203 California St, Spindale, NC 28160
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$98,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,249 sq ft
241 Wilson Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$136,800
F
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
165 N Mitchell St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Market trends in 28139, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 20 HRS AGO
$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
NEW 27 HRS AGO
$315,000
3 beds3 baths1,717 sq ft
275 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$452,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,212 sq ft
651 Dills Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
COMING SOON
$869,000
4 beds3 baths2,948 sq ft
157 J A Hampton Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$240,000
3 beds2 baths2,189 sq ft
268 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$649,000
4 beds3 baths2,852 sq ft
1360 Harris Holly Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$345,000
2 beds2 baths1,395 sq ft
1743 Baber Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$459,900
3 beds3 baths3,490 sq ft
498 Plantation Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$549,900
3 beds2 baths1,828 sq ft
3384 US 64 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Sale history for 821 Thompson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$745 (+9.1%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2024

$683 (+1.8%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2023

$671 (+48.4%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2022

$452 (+1.1%)

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2021

$447

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2020

$447 (+10.0%)

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2019

$406 (+631.2%)

$10,500 + $26,900

$37,400

2018

$56 (+56.2%)

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2017

$36 (+1.7%)

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2015

$35

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2014

$35

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

Tax history for 821 Thompson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$745 (+9.1%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2024

$683 (+1.8%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2023

$671 (+48.4%)

$10,500 + $80,300

$90,800

2022

$452 (+1.1%)

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2021

$447

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2020

$447 (+10.0%)

$10,500 + $31,500

$42,000

2019

$406 (+631.2%)

$10,500 + $26,900

$37,400

2018

$56 (+56.2%)

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2017

$36 (+1.7%)

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2015

$35

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

2014

$35

$5,800 + $20,000

$25,800

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1968

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1614504

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Jun 20, 2025 • Final

Electrical (residential) restore service

Reattach an electrical meter base that was pulled away from the house during a storm.

Electrical

Oct 4, 2024 • Final

Electrical (residential) alteration, remodel, repair

Reattach the electrical meter to the house.

Electrical

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space - 4+

Interior

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

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Kitchen,Living Room

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Other

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: See Remarks

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: None
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood, See Remarks

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Roof: Asbestos Shingle

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front
Exterior Features: Shed(s), Workshop

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps

Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Shared
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

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

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None

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

Location Information
Directions: From Main Street Rutherfordton ~ Travel North on 221 Hwy out for Town. Turn Left on Thompson Rd & take Right on first driveway on right, (before the first home that faces Thompson Rd). Driveway is gravel to home. You can drive past the Workshop Buildings to turn around. Home faces a Lot between home & 221 Hwy. From U 64/74A Hwy you can turn on Thompson Rd then turn Left on to gravel road before you get to stop sign at Hwy 221. (Home & Property is Not in the 221 Bypass Proposed Expansion Area).

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1614504

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 768
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 768
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 768
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1 Story

Around this home

Schools

Pinnacle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi

4/10

R-S Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

R-S Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather

Rutherfordton, NC • 28139

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$156,000 – $189,000

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Home values near 821 Thompson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
724 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2299 Sq. Ft.	$355,134
723 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$247,020

Address	Redfin Estimate
811 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$191,676
114 Fuller Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1121 Sq. Ft.	$199,381

Address	Redfin Estimate
781 Thompson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1619 Sq. Ft.	$257,195
805 US 221 Hwy N, Rutherfordton, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$133,199

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