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491 N Washington Street

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

3 beds
4 baths
2,700 sqft
~1 acre lot
$157 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

THIS EXQUISITE HOME SHINES WITH TIMELESS BEAUTY, and features updated kitchen & baths offering modern day conveniences. Built in 1925 with unique, soaring spacious rooms and great flow for entertaining. Many special architectural features, beautiful hardwood floors, built ins and pretty windows, fireplaces in the foyer and living room, add to this home's character. 3 bedrooms, an office, 3 full and 1 half baths, plus a basement with unlimited possibilities. Laundry areas on main floor and basement. Cozy screened porch and gentle well landscaped grounds to enjoy. Conveniently located near downtown Rutherfordton, offering nice restaurants, museum & more.

Listing courtesy of Canopy MLS / Matheny Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 8, 2025 •

MLS# 4260799 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
New Construction:

false
Construction Type:

Site Built
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement, Hard Stucco
Architectural Style:

Tudor
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Basement
Levels:

One and One Half
Basement:

Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
Basement:

false
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Front Porch, Screened
SqFt Upper:

870
SqFt Unheated Total:

760
SqFt Unheated Basement:

760
Above Grade Finished Area:

2195
Below Grade Finished Area:

505

Interior

Features:

Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry
Flooring:

Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Living Area:

2700
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Living Room

Location

Directions:

Travel North on North Washington Street. Home is on the left.
Latitude:

35.376657
Longitude:

-81.961913

The Property

Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Corner Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Area:

1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Specification:

R1
Exterior Features:

In-Ground Irrigation
Road Responsibility:

Publicly Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Concrete, Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Parcel Number:

1202011
Tax Assessed Value:

377600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedroom Upper:

3

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Half Baths Main:

1
Full Baths Upper:

2
Full Baths Basement:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Heat Pump
Cooling:

Central Air, Heat Pump

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

City

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features:

In Bathroom, Laundry Closet, Main Level

Schools

Elementary School:

Rutherfordton
Middle School:

R-S Middle
High School:

R-S Central

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None
HOA Subject To:

None
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Main Level Garage:

No
Carport:

false
Open Parking:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$424,500

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,273
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$116
Utilities	$222 See report
Total	$2,611/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/7/25 Jul 7, 2025	Price Changed	CMLS	$424,500	-4.5%
5/21/25 May 21, 2025	Listed / Active	CMLS	$444,500
1/16/25 Jan 16, 2025	Price Changed	CMLS

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This house located in Rutherfordton, NC 28139 is currently for sale for $424,500. 491 N Washington Street is a 2,700 square foot house with 3 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 54 days. This house is in the attendance area of R-S Middle School, R-S Central High School, and Rutherfordton Elementary School.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 7/13/2025 11:56 pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Listings courtesy of Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.