491 N Washington St

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$390,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,700 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
2,700
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/11/25
Closed 8/11/25

Description

THIS EXQUISITE HOME SHINES WITH TIMELESS BEAUTY, and features updated kitchen & baths offering modern day conveniences. Built in 1925 with unique, soaring spacious rooms and great flow for entertaining. Many special architectural features, beautiful hardwood floors, built ins and pretty windows, fireplaces in the foyer and living room, add to this home's character. 3 bedrooms, an office, 3 full and 1 half baths, plus a basement with unlimited possibilities. Laundry areas on main floor and basement....THIS EXQUISITE HOME SHINES WITH TIMELESS BEAUTY, and features updated kitchen & baths offering modern day conveniences. Built in 1925 with unique, soaring spacious rooms and great flow for entertaining. Many special architectural features, beautiful hardwood floors, built ins and pretty windows, fireplaces in the foyer and living room, add to this home's character. 3 bedrooms, an office, 3 full and 1 half baths, plus a basement with unlimited possibilities. Laundry areas on main floor and basement. Cozy screened porch and gentle well landscaped grounds to enjoy. Conveniently located near downtown Rutherfordton, offering nice restaurants, museum and more.
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Property Details for 491 North Washington Street

Architectural Style
Tudor
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING CLOSED: 08/11/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 491 North Washington Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4260799
Days on Market52
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyRutherford County
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Sold By Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.

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Building Information for 491 North Washington Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 491 North Washington Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.961913
  • Latitude: 35.376657
  • Directions: Travel North on North Washington Street. Home is on the left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $377,600.00
  • Parcel Number: 1202011
  • City Taxes Paid To: Rutherfordton
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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2195.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 505.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1325
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 760
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 760
  • Sq Ft Upper: 870
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2700.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: In-Ground Irrigation
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Hard Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 491 North Washington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4260799

$390,000—
Aug 6, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909423919

$390,000

+1.0% / yr

Jul 12, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4260799

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4260799

$390,000
08/06/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909423919

$390,000

+1.0% / yr

07/12/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4260799

—

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

Public Records for 491 North Washington Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,500Additions$347,100Total$377,600
Tax Record2025$3,685 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,434 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt522 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt522 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1968ZoningSFR-3CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1202011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 491 North Washington Street

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rutherfordton 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
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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