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5 beds2,950 sqft$68/sqft
493 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$68/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

One and a half story Classic brick home on large corner lot conveniently located in Downtown Marion. Inviting covered front porch welcomes you as you enter a beautiful foyer with hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a lovely staircase leading to the upstairs bedrooms and bath. Main level has a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast area, kitchen with pantry and enclosed rear porch, bedroom and bath...plus a wonderful sunporch with lots of light coming in! The upper level...One and a half story Classic brick home on large corner lot conveniently located in Downtown Marion. Inviting covered front porch welcomes you as you enter a beautiful foyer with hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a lovely staircase leading to the upstairs bedrooms and bath. Main level has a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast area, kitchen with pantry and enclosed rear porch, bedroom and bath...plus a wonderful sunporch with lots of light coming in! The upper level features good storage and 3 to 4 bedrooms and full bath. The fourth bedroom is small and could also serve as a nursery/sewing room/office. The partial basement does have moisture issues. There an attached carport, detached garage/workshop and a former tennis court that will need rejuvenation or a new purpose. Home needs LOTS of repairs and updates and is being sold in "AS IS" condition. Cash Only purchase needed.
  • Listed by: • Realty Group 1
Listing closed: 10/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3784449

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$224,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

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Location

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Property Information for 493 Rutherford Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning Description: yes
  • Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car, Detached
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.00481
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.678356
  • Directions: From South Main Street: Go to 1st house on left of corner of Rutherford Road and South Garden Street
  • Zoning NCM: R-2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $262,890.00
  • Parcel Number: 1701.12.75.7209
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Marion
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1988
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1000
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 50
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1050
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 962
  • Lot Features: City View, Corner Lot, Level, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 190x70x191x164
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Book Slide: 1/175
  • Restrictions: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Covered,Front
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Flat
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Oil, Window Unit(s)
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Closet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Doors Windows: Insulated Windows,Storm Door(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Breakfast,Dining Room,Entry Hall,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Pantry,Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 493 Rutherford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3784449

$200,000
Sep 14, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3784449

Sep 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3784449

$189,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3784449

$200,000
09/14/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3784449

09/10/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3784449

$189,900

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Schools near 493 Rutherford Road

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Marion Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East McDowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

McDowell High School
Public9 to 12

Eastfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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$200,000
5
2,950
29,620
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2
2,324
30,400
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