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

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Waterfront Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Discover 20 beautiful acres in Rutherford County offering the perfect blend of open space and natural beauty. With the majority of the land cleared and ready for your vision, this property provides ample opportunity for building, farming, or recreational use. A picturesque creek runs along one edge of the property, with a few mature trees scattered nearby, creating a tranquil setting and natural privacy. Conveniently located yet tucked away, this land offers both accessibility and seclusion. Whether you’re seeking the ideal spot for your dream home, a mini farm, or a private retreat, this acreage is ready to make it yours.

$200,000

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0 Lattimore Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Mini farm • 20 beautiful acres • Natural privacy

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Waterfront Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
This beautiful corner lot has trees on State Line Rd for privacy, but great open space for country living or animals. It is partially fenced, too. About 500 feet on State Line Rd and 160 feet on Painter Rd. Lot is about a mile to US Hwy 221, and conveniently located just north of Chesnee SC. About 20 min south of Rutherfordton NC and the Tryon Equestrian Center.

$52,500

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Lot 5 Painter Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Open space • Partially fenced • Trees for privacy

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Waterfront Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Welcome to Clearwater Creek, a gated community, with natural beauty, privacy, and peaceful a atmosphere. This 2.03-acre wooded lot offers the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility—ideal for building your dream home or a tranquil mountain retreat. Within minutes to downtown Rutherfordton

$30,000

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0 Cross Creek Dr #67, Rutherfordton, NC 00000

Gated community • 2.03-acre wooded lot • Accessibility

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Waterfront Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
Two combined lots on Carriage Drive in beautiful Jamesfield Subdivision. Lot 18 is 1.43 acres and Lot 19 is . 7 acres totaling a 2.13 acre listing perfect for building your dream home. This subdivision features underground electricity, Enbridge natural gas, Broad River water and a publicly maintained paved street. The subdivision is in Rutherfordton City Limits and has restrictive covenants. These restrictions are loaded in the attachments. There is an 1800 SF minimum single level restriction and 2600 SF for two levels. An HOA is being formed per the original developer covenants but will be a minimal fee only to cover the entrance sign and landscaping around it annual maintenance. ( expecte

$60,000

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00 Carriage Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Two combined lots • Broad river water • Enbridge natural gas

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Waterfront Home for sale in Rutherford County, NC:
24+ acres with approximately 1000 ft of Broad River frontage! Private access off Poors Ford Rd right on the Rutherford/Polk County line. Follow the cleared trail/proposed driveway up to one of several private elevated homesites or turn onto trail that follows the river to where an old self-sufficient cabin sits, that used to be enjoyed by family and friends until Hurricane Helene took it down. No restrictions imposed, So bring your creativity and build your private, waterfront dream get-away. The land was once terraced from the water to the top of the hill it sits on. So many opportunities to chose from.

$399,900

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3744 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Broad river frontage • Private access • Cleared trail

Property at 0 Black Rock Dr #30, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$35,000

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0 Black Rock Dr #30, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at TBD Rumbling Bald Rd #15, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$4,000

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TBD Rumbling Bald Rd #15, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at Lot 140 Rainbow Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$18,999

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Lot 140 Rainbow Cir, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 00 Sunset Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

$120,000

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00 Sunset Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 0 Kingswood Dr #23, Forest City, NC 28043

$14,000

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0 Kingswood Dr #23, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 0 Clark Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$249,000

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0 Clark Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 0 Rainbow Cir #8, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$15,000

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0 Rainbow Cir #8, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 South Dr #51, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$1,000

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0 South Dr #51, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 99999 Hawthorne Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$1,199,000

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99999 Hawthorne Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at Lot 343 Bolt Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$4,000

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Lot 343 Bolt Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 Kingswood Dr #24, Forest City, NC 28043

$15,000

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0 Kingswood Dr #24, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 0 Carver Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

$8,000

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0 Carver Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 1015 Rainbow Cir #36, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$65,000

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1015 Rainbow Cir #36, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at Lot 96 Chalet Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$2,500

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Lot 96 Chalet Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 99999 Deer Jump Trl #348, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$25,000

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99999 Deer Jump Trl #348, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 99999 Hickory St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$50,000

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99999 Hickory St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 0 Kingswood Dr #25, Forest City, NC 28043

$16,000

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0 Kingswood Dr #25, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at Lot 102 Shumont Estates Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$3,000

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Lot 102 Shumont Estates Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 Maple Creek Rd #1, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$1,050,000

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0 Maple Creek Rd #1, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 917 Spur Aly, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$109,000

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917 Spur Aly, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at 0 Clearwater Pkwy #203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$22,000

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0 Clearwater Pkwy #203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Property at Lot 31 Acorn Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$21,900

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Lot 31 Acorn Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 451 Low Bridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

$450,000

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451 Low Bridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Property at 0 Buffalo Shoals Rd #18, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$495,000

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0 Buffalo Shoals Rd #18, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 Sandpiper Ave #163, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$11,800

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0 Sandpiper Ave #163, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 126 Kellerman Pt #43, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$88,000

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126 Kellerman Pt #43, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 00 Highland Hts #11, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$64,000

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00 Highland Hts #11, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 Cove Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

$415,000

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0 Cove Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 5555 Groves Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

$1,800,000

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5555 Groves Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 0 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

$733,590

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0 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at 000 Farmer Johns Trl #9, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$124,000

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000 Farmer Johns Trl #9, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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0 Hummingbird Ct, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 00 Chimney Cliffs Dr Unit 04 & 05, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$350,000

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00 Chimney Cliffs Dr Unit 04 & 05, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at Lot 34 Hawks Nest Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$30,000

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Lot 34 Hawks Nest Trl, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 0 Woodcock Ave #306, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$30,000

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0 Woodcock Ave #306, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Property at 00 Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

$197,500

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00 Buffalo Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Rutherford County

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