Discover the opportunity to own 2.07 acres in the desirable gated community of Clearwater Creek. This beautiful homesite features a gentle slope, making it well-suited for a variety of home designs while offering privacy and a peaceful setting. Paved roads provide convenient year-round access, and the well-maintained community creates an inviting place to call home. Clearwater Creek offers amenities designed to enhance everyday living, including a community park, playground, and recreational areas where residents can relax, gather with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors. The gated entrance provides an added level of security while preserving the quiet atmosphere that makes this neighborhood so appealing. Whether you're planning to build your forever home, a mountain getaway, or simply invest in land for the future, this property offers outstanding potential. Located just minutes from downtown Rutherfordton, you'll have quick access to shopping, dining, medical facilities, schools, and other daily conveniences while still enjoying the beauty and serenity of the North Carolina foothills. Asheville, Charlotte, and other regional destinations are all within an easy drive, making this an excellent location for both primary and seasonal living.
Clearwater Creek, located between Main Street and the Broad River, is a residential and semi-rural Rutherfordton neighborhood with wooded creek corridors and winding two-lane roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near the Rutherford County Courthouse, where brick storefronts, local galleries, and coffee counters set a small-town pace. Housing reads as a mix of ranch homes, newer builds on larger lots, and pockets of older cottages framed by mature trees. Trail time and river views shape the daily rhythm, with green space and ballfields close by. Downtown’s local anchors—Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, Copper Penny Grill, and the Bechtler House—add a steady cultural pulse. The landscape stays the headline: creek bottoms, rolling terrain, and a short drive to the foothills.
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Suitable for recreational or residential use
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Paved road access
Private maintained road
Picnic area and playground in the community
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Well needed for water
Septic needed for sewer
HOA & community
Part of Clearwater Creek POA
Mandatory HOA dues
HOA fee $400 annually
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Architectural review required
Manufactured homes not allowed
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Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Rutherfordton, NC • 28139
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rutherfordton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Desota Rdg #363
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $22,000 and $100,000.
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