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Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Coming Soon and located just 5 mins to downtown Forest City sits this brick ranch 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a bonus room/den. Level . 47 acre lot with shade trees and privacy trees. Out building has been updated with electric and water. New heat pump 2024 and new electric range oven 2025. Custom kitchen with ceramic tile. 2 bedrooms and bonus/den room have painted concrete floors. Home is being sold AS-IS

$190,000

3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft

247 Seitz Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Out building • Privacy trees • Shade trees

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Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Welcome home to 188 Ferry Rd! Built with lasting brick and thoughtfully cared for, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Forest City home offers comfort and peace of mind in equal measure. A new roof and HVAC were installed in 2019. The wood floors have been freshly refinished, and a fireplace adds a touch of character to the living space. Out back, newer fencing encloses a spacious backyard, ready for gardening, pets, cookouts, or simply relaxing on a Carolina evening. The former carport now sits inside the fenced yard, which makes it a covered outdoor space for grilling, a shaded sitting area, or storage. It’s a great fit whether you’re buying your first home, looking to downsize, or want so

$240,000

3 beds2 baths1,383 sq ft

188 Ferry Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Newer fencing • Spacious backyard • New roof

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
INVESTOR DREAM & VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY IN SPINDALE! Bring your vision and toolbelt to 189 Carolina Avenue, a spacious single-level home offering tremendous upside potential on a sprawling 0.67-acre lot. Boasting over 2,000 square feet of interior living space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout provides substantial room to reconfigure, update, and build instant equity. The expansive parcel offers exceptional privacy and outdoor utility rarely found at this price point. Whether you are looking for your next profitable fix-and-flip, a high-cash-flow rental addition to your portfolio, or a customizable project home with room to breathe, this property presents an unbeatable canvas. Centrally l

$75,000

3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft

189 Carolina Ave, Spindale, NC 28160

Outdoor utility • Centrally located • Expansive parcel

(864) 591-2121

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Comfortable main-level living with extra room for hobbies, projects, and time outside. Located in Wildewood, a private community about 10 minutes outside Rutherfordton, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers a split-bedroom layout with all bedrooms on the main floor and a finished bonus room above the attached two-car garage. The living room features a vaulted ceiling and fireplace opening to the kitchen and breakfast nook. A separate dining area provides additional gathering space. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath sit across the home. The finished bonus room over the gara

$450,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,210 sq ft

212 Twin K Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Covered deck • Covered front porch • Main level living

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Beautiful corner lot property, landscaped and ready to move in! The word that best describes the qualities of this home is NEW! New HVAC, new flooring, new appliances (oven, cooktop, dishwasher, sink, faucet), new kitchen countertops and backsplash, new blinds throughout, new paint (exterior and interior), completely new bathrooms, new updated breaker box, new storm door. This beauty is a special find in a great location near schools (Forrest Hunt Elementary, Masters Academy, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy). Two bedrooms, two full baths, living room, great room, kitchen, dining room (which could be changed back into a third bedroom). In the backyard you will find a nice site built wor

$270,000

2 beds2 baths1,581 sq ft

133 Kings Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Corner lot property • Landscaped • New hvac

Property at 184 Hollis Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040, 3 beds, 2 baths

$249,900

3 beds2 baths1,544 sq ft

184 Hollis Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 121 Quail Run Ct #1629, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 2 beds, 2 baths

$362,900

2 beds2 baths1,180 sq ft

121 Quail Run Ct #1629, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 2718 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

2718 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 201 Center St, Spindale, NC 28160, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,000

3 beds2 baths1,770 sq ft

201 Center St, Spindale, NC 28160

Property at 138 Buddy Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28720, 3 beds, 2 baths

$215,000

3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

138 Buddy Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28720

Property at 292 Old Henrietta Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$229,900

3 beds2 baths1,484 sq ft

292 Old Henrietta Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 147 Ridgeland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$305,000

3 beds2 baths1,649 sq ft

147 Ridgeland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 164 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$179,000

3 beds2 baths1,186 sq ft

164 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 148 View Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2 baths

$434,000

3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft

148 View Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 123 Shasta Ln, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 2 beds, 1 bath

$55,000

2 beds1 bath864 sq ft

123 Shasta Ln, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 119 Celestial Way, Mill Spring, NC 28756, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,000

3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft

119 Celestial Way, Mill Spring, NC 28756

Property at 257 Roadrunner Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 2 beds, 1 bath

$355,000

2 beds1 bath1,071 sq ft

257 Roadrunner Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 378 Chisholm Trl, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$449,900

3 beds2 baths2,425 sq ft

378 Chisholm Trl, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 178 Trailwood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$269,700

3 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft

178 Trailwood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 3102 Cove Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$135,000

3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

3102 Cove Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 170 N Mitchell St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

3 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft

170 N Mitchell St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 500 Turner Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$405,000

3 beds2 baths2,352 sq ft

500 Turner Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 190 Carrs Ct, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 3 beds, 2 baths

$142,000

3 beds2 baths1,046 sq ft

190 Carrs Ct, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 297 Bates Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$349,999

3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft

297 Bates Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 409 Oak Street Ext #40, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$279,000

3 beds2 baths1,419 sq ft

409 Oak Street Ext #40, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 184 Crawford Holw, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$264,900

3 beds2 baths1,523 sq ft

184 Crawford Holw, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 697 Island Ford Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 2 beds, 1 bath

$224,900

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

697 Island Ford Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 126 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$164,900

3 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft

126 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 164 Saint Helena Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 1 bath

$119,900

2 beds1 bath1,304 sq ft

164 Saint Helena Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 209 Roberson Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 2 beds, 1 bath

$157,500

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

209 Roberson Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 242 Whitney Blvd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$299,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,008 sq ft

242 Whitney Blvd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 264 Elm St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 2 baths

$255,000

2 beds2 baths960 sq ft

264 Elm St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 127 Rock Crest Cv, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 2 beds, 2 baths

$450,000

2 beds2 baths896 sq ft

127 Rock Crest Cv, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 217 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$250,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft

217 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 366 Shires Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040, 3 beds, 2 baths

$139,500

3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft

366 Shires Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 1544 Old US 221a Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,964 sq ft

1544 Old US 221a Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 3482 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 3 baths

$424,900

3 beds3 baths2,252 sq ft

3482 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 257 Maryland Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 2 beds, 1 bath

$199,900

2 beds1 bath1,757 sq ft

257 Maryland Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 241 Ophelia Dr, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$349,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,084 sq ft

241 Ophelia Dr, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 250 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 5 beds, 3 baths

$419,999

5 beds3 baths3,489 sq ft

250 Tanner St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 191 Sycamore St, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$270,000

3 beds2 baths1,515 sq ft

191 Sycamore St, Forest City, NC 28043

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Rutherford County

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