Sold
Last Sold Price
$263,500
3 beds1,667 sqft

286 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.72 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Remodeled home located at the end of a cul-de-sac with plenty of privacy. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on 5.72 acres of country charm but in city limits. There is a 2 car carport as well as a detached 1 car garage and a barbeque entertaining area along with a workshop with electric. Inside you have cathedral ceilings in the great room with a fireplace from floor to ceiling that welcomes entertainment and flows to the deck and in to the large kitchen with granite countertops and plenty of cabinets....Remodeled home located at the end of a cul-de-sac with plenty of privacy. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on 5.72 acres of country charm but in city limits. There is a 2 car carport as well as a detached 1 car garage and a barbeque entertaining area along with a workshop with electric. Inside you have cathedral ceilings in the great room with a fireplace from floor to ceiling that welcomes entertainment and flows to the deck and in to the large kitchen with granite countertops and plenty of cabinets. Master is located on the main along with washer and dryer hook up both upstairs and downstairs. All new windows, some doors and fencing in 2020. A must see!
  • Listed by: • Century 21 First Realty, Inc. martinize1565@gmail.com
Listing closed: 01/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3681287
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 286 Cardinal Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 5.72 AC / 249,163 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.928481
  • Latitude: 35.377944
  • Directions: Travel Whiteside Rd out of Rutherfordton to a right on to Cardinal Rd. Home is at the end. (no sign)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $177,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 1651276
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1667.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1027
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1027
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1027
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 640
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1667.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Creek/Stream
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.72
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 286 Cardinal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #688034921

$264,000
—
Jan 12, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3681287

$263,500
—
Nov 16, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3681287

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #688034921

$264,000
01/12/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3681287

$263,500
11/16/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3681287

—

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

Public Records for 286 Cardinal Road

Taxable Value

Land

$37,800

Additions

$266,800
Total$304,600

Tax Record

2025

$3,383 ($282 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,658 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,658 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,036 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

249,163 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1986

Year Renovated

2000

Zoning

R20

County

RUTHERFORD

APN

1651276

Schools near 286 Cardinal 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
Mt Vernon-Ruth 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

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$263,500
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1,667
249,163
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131,116
$128,000
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25,264
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