
Land with Home for Sale in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
142 Riverside Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Set on 14 private acres with direct, 400ft of private Green River frontage. This one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to live surrounded by nature, peace, and endless possibilities. Spend your days fishing, swimming, or hosting bonfires along the riverbank, all from the comfort of your own land. The home showcases a distinctive designer style that blends comfort, character, and thoughtful detail. Inside, you'll find beautiful polished concrete throughout the main with cork flooring upstairs with hardwood in the upstairs bathroom, radiant floor heating, vaulted ceilings, and a well-equipped kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, stainless appliances, and a tankless water heater. Every space feels inviting, intentional, and full of charm. Outside, enjoy mountain views and room to roam, with plenty of space for horses, recreation, or future expansion. As well as a 24x16 workshop space. Whether you're envisioning a private retreat or an equestrian escape, this property delivers both function and tranquility. Located less than 15 minutes from the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center, a premier destination for horse shows, international competitions, fine dining, live entertainment, and year-round events, this property offers access to one of North Carolina's most vibrant equestrian and social communities. You're also just minutes from Meadowbrook Golf Club and the charming shops and restaurants of downtown Landrum. A truly rare find where nature, design, and lifestyle come together.
Location
- Street address
- 142 Riverside Dr
- County
- Polk County
- Elevation
- 906 feet
Directions
Hwy 74 to Exit 170 for Pea Ridge, at the traffic circle pass the Tryon International Equestrian Center and head East on Pea Ridge Road for 2.2 Miles, Turn LEFT onto Coxe Rd for 0.7 miles, Turn RIGHT onto John Watson Rd 3 miles to LEFT at Riverside Drive first driveway on Right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 14 acres
- Zoning
- MX
- MLS #
- CMLS 4314452
- Posted
Parcels
- P123-40
Legal description
SPLIT 14 ACRES FROM P123- 18
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Water
- Features
- Level, Pasture, Private, River Front, Rolling Slope, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Outbuilding, Storage
- Features
- Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower
Structure
- Style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Metal
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Interior
- Room Count
- 7
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Concrete, Cork, Wood
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Central | Elementary | — | — |
| Polk | Middle | — | — |
| Polk | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | Under contract | $715,000 | — | CMLS |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Price drop | $715,000 | $20,000 -2.7% | CMLS |
| Oct 20, 2025 | New listing | $735,000 | — | CMLS |














































