Opportunities like this don't come along often...28+ acres of unrestricted land w/solid brick home, 40x30 outbuilding w/lift, pond and rolling pastures all within minutes of downtown Forest City. Brand new architectural shingled roof, gas furnace only two years old, public water and a private well, plus additional road frontage on second parcel. Very well maintained and willing to include the John Deere tractor & implements if the price is right.
Under contract-show
$535,000
1574 Us Highway 221a, Rutherfordton, NC 28043
2beds
1,811sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
28.2 Acres Lot
$506,600 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 270 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 02:02am
Listing Provided by:
Brad Cummings Brad@ColfaxHomeAndLandWNC.com,
Colfax Home & Land, Co,
Tricia Boston,
Colfax Home & Land, Co
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4356139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,811
- Total interior livable area: 1,811 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,811
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 28.2 Acres
- Features: Level, Pasture, Pond(s), Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Auto Shop, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 1648343;1624910;1631497
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Rutherfordton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,200
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FMHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Exclusions: propane tank
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$506,600
$481,000 - $532,000
$1,592/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+345.8%$295/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4356139 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/1996 | Sold | $120,000$66/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $235,800 |
| 2024 | $1,526 +1.7% | $235,800 +1% |
| 2023 | $1,501 +18.5% | $233,500 +50.5% |
| 2022 | $1,267 +2.9% | $155,100 |
| 2021 | $1,231 +2.6% | $155,100 |
| 2020 | $1,200 +0.7% | $155,100 |
| 2019 | $1,192 +22.6% | $155,100 +25% |
| 2018 | $973 | $124,100 |
| 2016 | $973 | $124,100 |
| 2013 | $973 | $124,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $124,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $124,100 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,934/mo
Principal & interest
$2644
Property taxes
$290
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forrest W Hunt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Chase Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Chase High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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