2257 Rufus Ratchford Rd

3,666 Sq. Ft.
$130 / Sq. Ft.
3,666
Sq. Ft.
$130
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming brick ranch set on 2.41 beautiful acres, offering comfort, space, and functionality throughout. This home features 4 bedrooms — including two primary suites — and 3 full baths, perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The spacious great room includes a fireplace surrounded by custom cabinetry designed to store firewood conveniently. The kitchen is fantastic, showcasing quartz countertops, a huge pantry, and plenty of storage. Downstairs, the basement...Welcome to this charming brick ranch set on 2.41 beautiful acres, offering comfort, space, and functionality throughout. This home features 4 bedrooms — including two primary suites — and 3 full baths, perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The spacious great room includes a fireplace surrounded by custom cabinetry designed to store firewood conveniently. The kitchen is fantastic, showcasing quartz countertops, a huge pantry, and plenty of storage. Downstairs, the basement offers a versatile bonus room with a fireplace and an exercise room, plus abundant attic storage upstairs. Enjoy relaxing on the screened porch, overlooking the peaceful surroundings. Outside, you’ll find a two-car carport and a one-car garage/workshop complete with power and water. The home also includes a full-house water filtration system, adding extra value and peace of mind. This property blends quality construction, thoughtful design, and country tranquility — all within an inviting, well-maintained home. What a wonder homestead!
  1. Listed by Brodie Freeman • Stephen Cooley Real Estate
    P: (704)-301-4933 C: (704)-301-4933 closings@stephencooley.com

Property Details for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

Parking Features
Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/06/2026 04:47 PM

Property Details for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4315188
Days on Market92
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size2.41 AC / 104,979 SF
CountyGaston County

Location

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Building Information for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size2.41 AC / 104,979 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,702 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,392

Property Taxes

$310

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.087457
  • Latitude: 35.175052
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $520,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 216016
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cramerton
  • High School: Forestview
  • Elementary School: W.A. Bess
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: Shared Driveway - 1 Attached garage - 1 detached garage.
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3001.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 665.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2224
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 273
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 273
  • Sq Ft Upper: 777
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3666.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: 2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4315188

$475,000
Feb 4, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4315188

Jan 23, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4315188

$499,800
Nov 28, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4315188

$499,900
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315188

$499,800
Oct 31, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4315188

Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315188

$514,900
Feb 15, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487198694

$425,000

+143.2% / yr

Feb 15, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3790355

$425,000
Dec 5, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3790355

Dec 5, 2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3790355

Oct 11, 2021

Price Change

CANOPY #3790355

$469,000
Oct 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3790355

$495,000
Aug 13, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3758992

$269,000
Aug 11, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473174225

$269,000
Aug 6, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3758992

Aug 6, 2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3758992

Jul 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3758992

$279,900
Jun 30, 2021

Expired

CANOPY #3735575

$349,000
May 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3735575

$369,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4315188

$475,000
02/04/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4315188

01/23/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4315188

$499,800
11/28/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4315188

$499,900
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315188

$499,800
10/31/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4315188

10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315188

$514,900
02/15/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487198694

$425,000

+143.2% / yr

02/15/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3790355

$425,000
12/05/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3790355

12/05/2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3790355

10/11/2021

Price Change

CANOPY #3790355

$469,000
10/06/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3790355

$495,000
08/13/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3758992

$269,000
08/11/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473174225

$269,000
08/06/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3758992

08/06/2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3758992

07/06/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3758992

$279,900
06/30/2021

Expired

CANOPY #3735575

$349,000
05/03/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3735575

$369,000

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Public Records for 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,230Additions$479,070Total$520,300
Tax Record2025$3,715 ($310 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,926 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,926 SqFtStories2Lot Size104,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningR1HCountyGASTONAPN216016

Schools near 2257 Rufus Ratchford Road

This home is within Gaston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
W A Bess Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cramerton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Forestview High School
Public9 to 12

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
PublicK to 5

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