Cheap homes for sale & real estate in Rutherford County, NC

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"PRICE IMPROVEMENT" Well Maintained 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathroom one level Brick Ranch with a level yard located on a lovely street near Walking Trail, Golf Course, Tri City Mall, Downtown and all Forest City Eateries. POTENTIAL for Guest Rental, Extended Stay or separate Guest Accommodation's. All shopping within 5 minutes of your door. This home features a split floor plan with 3 bedroom and 2 baths in main area of home and a 1 bedroom 1 bath with walk in closet that has its own separate entrance usable as an in-law suite or home office. Pretty original hard wood floors are in the living room, hallway and 3 bedrooms. This home has a very versatile and functional floor plan. Nice l

$249,900

4 beds3 baths1,745 sq ft

189 Westwood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

In-law suite • Level yard • Walking trail

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Gorgeous ranch style home on 1.2 acres with a great yard for kids, gardens, animals, and more. Unfinished basement offers unlimited storage options, and the room over the carport provides a flex space for any occasion. The spacious main level has open floorplan kitchen/dining room area, laundry room, all bedrooms, and a fun sunroom. The two car carport keeps the elements off you and the cars! The roof is only four years old and in great shape, just like the luxury vinyl flooring throughout the main level. Come see why country living is the only way to live!

$290,000

3 beds2 baths1,964 sq ft

1544 Old US 221a Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Great yard • Flex space • Unfinished basement

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Also ON Auction Platform. .. .. COMPLETELY RENOVATED from top to bottom, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a flexible office space sits on a rare 0.47-acre lot inside city limits. Enjoy an open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, and stylish designer finishes throughout. KEY FEATURES & UPDATES: TOTAL OVERHAUL: New metal roof, Smart Hardy Siding, electrical wiring, plumbing lines, HVAC, water heater, insulation, and crawlspace moisture barrier. MODERN KITCHEN: Soft-close cabinetry, pantry pull outs, stainless steel appliances, and a stylish tile backsplash. LUXURY BATH: Beautiful Satori Statuerio Carrara Marble inspired tile showers and fresh,

$349,900

3 beds2 baths1,646 sq ft

240 E Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

0.47-acre lot • New metal roof • Smart hardy siding

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Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Affordable 3 bedroom, 2 bath, chalet style home on large 3.32 acre ridgetop, just 10 minutes outside of Lake Lure, NC. Come enjoy the privacy and mountain views! New roof in 2026 and new vapor barrier in crawl space 2026. Priced to sell at only $365,000.

$365,000

3 beds2 baths1,666 sq ft

253 Nors Way, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Chalet style home • New vapor barrier • New roof

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Cheap Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
* * With an acceptable offer, seller will install heating and air * * If you've been dreaming of a true farmhouse with old-fashioned charm, privacy, and room to breathe, 140 Painter Road may be the one you've been waiting for. Nestled on 2.33 unrestricted acres, this 1930s farmhouse offers the character you simply cannot recreate, while thoughtful updates bring modern convenience to this special property. A covered country front porch welcomes you home, complete with a screen door that practically begs to be left open when the weather is just right. Inside, the spacious living room flows into the dining room, creating the perfect setting for Sunday dinners, holiday gatherings, and makin

$194,900

2 beds1 bath1,421 sq ft

140 Painter Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Updated kitchen • Updated shower • Hardwood floors

Property at 203 Victory Pass Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 1 bed, 1 bath

$365,900

1 bed1 bath646 sq ft

203 Victory Pass Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 340 Cherry Mountain St, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,360 sq ft

340 Cherry Mountain St, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 111 Bible School Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 4 beds, 2 baths

$435,000

4 beds2 baths1,503 sq ft

111 Bible School Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

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

$169,000

3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft

366 Shires Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 248 Woodside Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$145,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,008 sq ft

248 Woodside Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 1749 Oak Grove Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$265,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft

1749 Oak Grove Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 162 Stonecrest Ct, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 2 beds, 2 baths

$310,000

2 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft

162 Stonecrest Ct, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 430 Bob Hardin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$410,000

3 beds2 baths1,825 sq ft

430 Bob Hardin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 252 Old Sunshine Rd, Bostic, NC 28018, 4 beds, 2 baths

$269,900

4 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft

252 Old Sunshine Rd, Bostic, NC 28018

Property at 310 Brooks Road Ext, Bostic, NC 28018, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$369,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,104 sq ft

310 Brooks Road Ext, Bostic, NC 28018

Property at 1812 Freemantown Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2 baths

$255,000

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

1812 Freemantown Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 154 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$239,900

3 beds2 baths1,818 sq ft

154 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 143 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 4 beds, 3 baths

$374,900

4 beds3 baths2,832 sq ft

143 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 180 Nanhart Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 2 baths

$259,000

2 beds2 baths912 sq ft

180 Nanhart Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 1743 Baber Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 2 baths

$345,000

2 beds2 baths1,371 sq ft

1743 Baber Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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

$160,000

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

209 Roberson Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 358 N Cleghorn St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 1 bath

$143,900

2 beds1 bath871 sq ft

358 N Cleghorn St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 4895 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,000

3 beds2 baths1,205 sq ft

4895 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 193 Middle St, Ellenboro, NC 28040, 1 bed, 1 bath

$129,900

1 bed1 bath847 sq ft

193 Middle St, Ellenboro, NC 28040

Property at 2617 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 4 beds, 2 baths

$279,000

4 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft

2617 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 649 Pine Street Ext, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft

649 Pine Street Ext, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 160 Whitney Blvd #21, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 1 bed, 1 bath

$138,500

1 bed1 bath474 sq ft

160 Whitney Blvd #21, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 129 Pine St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$195,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,080 sq ft

129 Pine St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 276 Mulberry St, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

276 Mulberry St, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 336 New Jerusalem Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$139,950

3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft

336 New Jerusalem Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 194 Long Ridge Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$334,650

3 beds1.5 baths1,232 sq ft

194 Long Ridge Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 184 Edwards St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,689 sq ft

184 Edwards St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 320 Aqua Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

3 beds2 baths1,478 sq ft

320 Aqua Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 118 Alexander St, Forest City, NC 28043, 3 beds, 2 baths

$394,900

3 beds2 baths2,042 sq ft

118 Alexander St, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 192 Wren Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 287139, 3 beds, 1 bath

$255,000

3 beds1 bath672 sq ft

192 Wren Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 287139

Property at 141 Dalton Ct, Lake Lure, NC 28746, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$427,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,722 sq ft

141 Dalton Ct, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 303 Elizabeth Ave, Forest City, NC 28043, 4 beds, 2 baths

$359,000

4 beds2 baths2,598 sq ft

303 Elizabeth Ave, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 2400 Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 3 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft

2400 Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 718 Hines Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 4 beds, 2 baths

$259,900

4 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft

718 Hines Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 588 Hog Pen Branch Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 3 beds, 2 baths

$319,900

3 beds2 baths1,211 sq ft

588 Hog Pen Branch Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Property at 120 Sasafras Ridge None, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 2 beds, 2 baths

$339,000

2 beds2 baths1,167 sq ft

120 Sasafras Ridge None, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Rutherford County

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