188 California Branch Rd

Union Mills, NC 28167

$399,000
Price
3
Beds
2,335 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
2,335
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Discover the perfect blend of potential and privacy in this inviting home situated on 2 pristine, unrestricted acres. If you have been searching for a quiet escape where you can define your own lifestyle—away from the constraints of HOAs...this property is your blank canvas. The home offers a spacious, functional layout that serves as an excellent foundation for your personal touch. With a generous footprint and abundant natural light, the interior is ready for a new owner to bring it into the 21st...Discover the perfect blend of potential and privacy in this inviting home situated on 2 pristine, unrestricted acres. If you have been searching for a quiet escape where you can define your own lifestyle—away from the constraints of HOAs...this property is your blank canvas. The home offers a spacious, functional layout that serves as an excellent foundation for your personal touch. With a generous footprint and abundant natural light, the interior is ready for a new owner to bring it into the 21st century with custom finishes and modern updates. Whether you envision a sleek, contemporary kitchen or a rustic, farmhouse-style sanctuary, the space is perfectly primed for your creative vision. The real star of this property is the setting. Two acres of manageable, usable land provide the ideal balance for those dreaming of a homestead lifestyle. From space for a thriving garden and fruit trees to a private workshop or fire pit, you have the room to cultivate your own rural retreat. Enjoy the tranquility of the foothills while remaining connected to the beauty of Rutherford County. This is more than just a home; it is an opportunity to build equity and create a space that is uniquely yours. Don’t miss your chance to secure a property with this much character and potential at an exceptional value. Your vision for the perfect home starts here. Schedule your private tour today and see the possibilities firsthand! Recent updates include LVP flooring and fresh paint. No damage from Helene! Well-maintained gravel road easily accessible by standard vehicles. Please note: New price reflects less acreage: a portion of this PIN (between 4-5 acres) will be subdivided off at closing.
  1. Listed by EXP Realty LLC • realtoraudreywise@gmail.com

Property Details for 188 California Branch Road

Parking Features
Detached Carport, Circular Driveway
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 06/05/2026 11:27 AM

Property Details for 188 California Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #4347197
Days on Market75
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2009
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountyRutherford County
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Location

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Building Information for 188 California Branch Road

Stories-Year Built2009Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$2,152 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,988

Property Taxes

$164

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 188 California Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.976405
  • Latitude: 35.52333
  • Directions: From Marion, take Hwy 221 S toward Rutherfordton. Go right on Thermal City Rd. Take first right onto California Branch (gravel) and the house will be the first one on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $336,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 1644751
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: R-S Middle
  • High School: R-S Central
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: Circular driveway, carport and pull off areas allow for lots of parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2335.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1235
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1100
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2335.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 188 California Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$399,000—
Apr 29, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$415,000—
Apr 10, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$435,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$399,000
04/29/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$415,000
04/10/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4347197

$435,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 188 California Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,000Additions$262,400Total$336,400
Tax Record2025$1,964 ($164 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtStories2Lot Size319,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1644751Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 188 California Branch Road

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pinnacle Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
R-S Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
R-S Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rutherford Early College High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Pinnacle 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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More information about 188 California Branch Road, Union Mills, NC 28167

188 California Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Union Mills, NC 28167. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2026 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $399,000. It has been on the market for a total of 75 days and was last sold on August 15, 2017. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Pinnacle Elementary School, R-S Middle School and R-S Central High School. 188 California Branch Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,335 sqft single family home built in 2009.

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