
Improved Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
949 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Sitting proudly on a corner lot with endless potential, this solid Rutherfordton home is ready for your vision. Priced at just $199,000 -and even less if purchased "as isthis is truly a steal in today's market! A fantastic canvas for investors, business owners, or homebuyers who want to put their own stamp on it. With its prime corner location, this property offers MANY possible uses-residential or commercial. Imagine enjoying winter mountain views from your yard, expanding into the unfinished basement for extra space, or getting creative with the existing slab-perfect for a carport, a pickleball court, or even a backyard hangout spot. The house has withstood storms and remains solid, so you're starting with great bones! Act now with an offer and lock in the deal! (*3rd room was converted to a "den" area with a woodstove, which can be turned back into a bedroom.) All of this is just minutes to downtown Rutherfordton, with its charming shops, restaurants, and historic square. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the proximity to hiking, biking, and nearby Lake Lure for water adventures. Affordable, versatile, and full of potential-don't let this one pass you by!
Location
- Street address
- 949 Cove Rd
- County
- Rutherford County
- Elevation
- 1,085 feet
Directions
5-6 mins to the Green Hill Convenience Center Green Hill Convenience Center 204 Rainbow Rapids Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Head southeast on Rainbow Rapids Rd toward McEntire Rd Turn left onto McEntire Rd Slight right onto Pleasant Grove Rd Turn right onto Cove Rd Destination will be on the right 949 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.4 acres
- MLS #
- CMLS 4307294
- Posted
Parcels
- 807953
Legal description
+/-2.4 acres w/ SFR
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Century 21 Real Estate
Lot
- Features
- Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Views
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom x 3, Laundry Room
- Appliances
- Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Attic Stairs Fixed
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | Elementary | — | — |
| R-S Middle | Middle | — | — |
| R-S Central | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Price drop | $199,000 | $25,999 -11.6% | CMLS |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Price drop | $224,999 | $34,001 -13.1% | CMLS |
| Oct 13, 2025 | New listing | $259,000 | — | CMLS |
























