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2 beds1,371 sqft

1743 Baber Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.77 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1743 Baber Road, a classic 1975 all-brick home that offers comfort, space, and incredible versatility on approximately 1.77 useable acres. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a bonus room equipped with laundry machines and extra storage space. A cozy woodstove on the main level adds warmth and charm throughout the dining and living areas. The full unfinished basement provides plenty of potential for expansion, storage, recreation, or a custom workshop. Outside, the...Welcome to 1743 Baber Road, a classic 1975 all-brick home that offers comfort, space, and incredible versatility on approximately 1.77 useable acres. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a bonus room equipped with laundry machines and extra storage space. A cozy woodstove on the main level adds warmth and charm throughout the dining and living areas. The full unfinished basement provides plenty of potential for expansion, storage, recreation, or a custom workshop. Outside, the property is a rare gem for hobbyists, homesteaders, or equipment owners, boasting an impressive array of outbuildings—ideal for creating a mini-farm. This home has so much to offer, don’t miss the chance to see it today.
40 days on Market
Last updated: 10/11/2026 04:11 PM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4398979
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$1,959 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,842

Property Taxes

$117

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Property Information for 1743 Baber Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: none

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 1.77 AC / 77,101 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.989728
  • Latitude: 35.314877
  • Directions: Take exit 67 toward US-74 E/NC-108/Columbus/Rutherfordton. Go for 0.3 mi. Keep left onto US-74 E toward Forest City/Rutherfordton. Go for 12.4 mi. Take exit 173 toward Union Rd. Go for 0.4 mi. Turn left onto Union Rd. Go for 2.4 mi. Turn sharp right onto Baber Rd. Go for 0.3 mi.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $207,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 1508-82-2975
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: R-S Middle
  • High School: R-S Central
  • Elementary School: Rutherfordton
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1371.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1371
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1371
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1371
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1371.0
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: City, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Oil
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1743 Baber Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4398979

$345,000—
May 26, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428029369

$79,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4398979

$345,000
05/26/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428029369

$79,000

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Public records

1743 Baber Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,395 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,395 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,521 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 1743 Baber Road

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Rutherfordton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

R-S Middle School
Public6 to 8

R-S Central High School
Public9 to 12

Rutherford Early College High School
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1743 Baber Road is a single family home for sale in Rutherfordton, NC 28139. This property was listed for sale on September 1, 2026 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $345,000. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on May 26, 2005. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Rutherfordton Elementary School, R-S Middle School and R-S Central High School. 1743 Baber Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,371 sqft single family home built in 1975.

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