Private 1.32 ACRE LOT with a 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH house with a full unfinished BASEMENT. It is located between Rutherfordton and Lake Lure. The house is surrounded by trees. There is a detached garage/workshop with roll up door. Relax on the covered front porch or at the pool in the back yard. The house offers a split plan with the primary bedroom on the left side and three other bedrooms on the right. At just under 1700 square feet, there is plenty of room. The house is spacious and the rooms large!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
1.32 acresLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brent Washburn• Washburn Real Estate, Inc.
Contact: brent@washburnrealestate.com
Bought with Jeremy Spurlin• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Good size 4 bedroom home with full basement on 1.32 acre lot. All 4 bedrooms on main level! Full unfinished walk-out basement with extra high ceiling is perfect for future expansion. Features include covered front porch, covered back deck overlooking private backyard with above-ground pool, living room with wood-burning fireplace, separate dining room, kitchen with center breakfast bar & pantry, master bedroom suite with master bath, master bathroom with garden tub & separate shower, and wood laminate flooring throughout. New well drilled in January 2016. Storage building. House sits back off road, maximizing privacy. New cover to be put on pool. Owner uses AT&T U-Verse high speed internet. Call for more details.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,999 (+3.2%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2024
$1,937 (+0.6%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2023
$1,925 (+30.1%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2022
$1,480 (+1.6%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2021
$1,456
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2020
$1,456 (+0.6%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2019
$1,448 (+7.7%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2018
$1,345 (+3.2%)
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2017
$1,303 (+0.5%)
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2016
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2015
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2014
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
Tax history for 966 Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,999 (+3.2%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2024
$1,937 (+0.6%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2023
$1,925 (+30.1%)
$27,200 + $276,300
$303,500
2022
$1,480 (+1.6%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2021
$1,456
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2020
$1,456 (+0.6%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2019
$1,448 (+7.7%)
$16,100 + $166,100
$182,200
2018
$1,345 (+3.2%)
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2017
$1,303 (+0.5%)
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2016
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2015
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
2014
$1,297
$16,100 + $150,500
$166,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.32 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
1649788
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: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 4
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,678
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,678
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Off Frame Modular
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: none
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Pinnacle
Middle Or Junior High School: R-S Middle
High School: R-S Central
Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton, travel Hwy 64/74 west toward Lake Lure. Pass Green Hill Store on the left and turn right onto Cove road. Proceed on Cove Road and the house is on the right just across from the turn to Hamilton Road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1649788
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1678
Living Area: 1678
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,678
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1678
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100162
List Team Mls Id: 64781
Around this home
Schools
Pinnacle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
4/10
R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
4/10
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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
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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$328,000 – $397,000
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