With plenty of near-level land to work with, this 2.11 acre parcel only starts to slope about halfway in, and in the last third, finishes with a steeper slope ending along a small stream. You'll be deep into this quiet place before the slope gets too significant to build on. Perfect for either a one-level, or a home with a walk-out basement, this property starts flat, like the road. It's heavily wooded, offering an abundance of privacy, and minimal undergrowth. It stays near-level a good two-thirds into this large property, when the land starts to 'wrinkle' and the slope is more pronounced. Sustaining very little hurricane damage, deer trails are laced throughout this parcel, letting you know this is a quiet location. Found near the east edge of the community (Clearwater Creek map), it's easy to walk and explore! Located in the foothills just a ten minute drive into town, Clearwater Creek is quiet - only three miles north of the county seat of Rutherfordton. You'll find health care, schools, banks, grocery stores and everything you need right here, while Asheville and several larger towns and cities are within an hours drive.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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R-S Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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R-S Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
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About Clearwater
Creek
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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Property details
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Interior features
Gated community
Subject to architectural review and subdivision restrictions (see CCRs)
Exterior features
2.11-acre lot
Paved road access
Private maintained road
Recreational and residential potential
Home design
Vacant land / lot
Security
Gated community (entry gate with code)
Utilities
Well needed
Septic needed
HOA & community
HOA required
Annual HOA fee of $400
HOA dues are mandatory
Other
Directions provided to lot from Rutherfordton
Electricity and solar
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Vacant Land
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Rutherford County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Rutherfordton, NC • 28139
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Rutherfordton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 0 Bitteroot Cir #294
$29,214
$4,786 under list price of $34K
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