Last Sold Price
3 beds2,800 sqft$88/sqft
278 Bent Tree Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Description

Gorgeous Cape Cod style home with a bold creek and 2.92 acres of land. Located only 3 miles from downtown Rutherfordton in Wilkins Forest, one of the most desired subdivisions. Den dining room area has a spacious open floor plan with a beautiful rock fireplace. The main level has two master suites. Upstairs features a bedroom, full bath, and a bonus room that could be used for a study or recreation room. There is also a finished room over the garage. If you like outdoor living you will love the backyard...Gorgeous Cape Cod style home with a bold creek and 2.92 acres of land. Located only 3 miles from downtown Rutherfordton in Wilkins Forest, one of the most desired subdivisions. Den dining room area has a spacious open floor plan with a beautiful rock fireplace. The main level has two master suites. Upstairs features a bedroom, full bath, and a bonus room that could be used for a study or recreation room. There is also a finished room over the garage. If you like outdoor living you will love the backyard with the family sized deck, view of the creek, and a pool. This home is move in ready with a fresh coat of paint and newly refinished hardwood floors. Private setting, yet close to shopping, medical offices and hospital. Put this home on your priority list to view, you will not be disappointed!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/07/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.

Property Details for 278 Bent Tree Drive

Status
MLS #
3455993
Days on Market
83
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
$75 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
2.92 AC / 127,195 SF
Zoning Description
None
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
Wilkins Forest

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$485,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

88.1%

Rutherfordton, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 278 Bent Tree Drive

Stories-Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size2.92 AC / 127,195 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,461 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,245

Property Taxes

$209

HOA Dues

$6

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Property Information for 278 Bent Tree Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.99594
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.401758
  • Directions: From Rutherfordton take 64/74A. Right into Wilkins Forest East. The street bears to the right-7th house on right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Tax Assessed Value: $242,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 1625887
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1.5 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1773
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1027
  • Lot Features: Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 808
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Above Ground Pool, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric,g-On-Demand Water Heater
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Great Room,Kitchen,Laundry,Primary Bedroom,2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Bed/Bonus,Rec Room,Study
  • Room Level: Upper
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 278 Bent Tree Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3455993

$245,000
Apr 30, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644102973

$245,000
Mar 30, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3455993

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3455993

$245,000
04/30/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644102973

$245,000
03/30/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3455993

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

Public Records for 278 Bent Tree Drive

Taxable ValueLand$57,800Additions$359,400Total$417,200
Tax Record2025$2,505 ($209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,462 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,462 SqFtStories2Lot Size127,195 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1625887Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 Bent Tree Drive

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 278 Bent Tree Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
$245,000
3
2,800
127,195
3
3,021
124,146
$635,000
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5,732
87,120
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