Last Sold Price
1 bed1,223 sqft$460/sqft
505 Rutherford Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Description

Over 42 acres with 2 rustic dwellings, 3 outbuildings, 2 ponds, and a stream running through it! The main home on this charming, gated escape is located at the end of the long, private drive. Note its rustic, log style with a large living room, lovely deck, and loft. Add to the living space here by finishing the already conditioned walk-out basement. The quant, ancillary dwelling located down the path is tucked into the side hill with ample kitchen, porch, and gathering space. This is perfect for...Over 42 acres with 2 rustic dwellings, 3 outbuildings, 2 ponds, and a stream running through it! The main home on this charming, gated escape is located at the end of the long, private drive. Note its rustic, log style with a large living room, lovely deck, and loft. Add to the living space here by finishing the already conditioned walk-out basement. The quant, ancillary dwelling located down the path is tucked into the side hill with ample kitchen, porch, and gathering space. This is perfect for overflow visitors or the in-laws. This property is a sportsman's hideaway, bordering Carolina West Shooting Club, a private shooting club dedicated to advancing shooting sports, gun safety and youth involvement. CWSC provides rifle, pistol, rim fire, 5 stand shotgun, tactical and three-gun opportunities for its members. You will hear gunshots during the day, but the range closes at dusk and only allows archery and air guns on Sundays. Short term rental opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/10/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Keller Williams Unified • bryan@lakejames.com
  2. Listed by Keller Williams Unified

Property Details for 505 Rutherford Drive

Status
MLS #
4171340
Days on Market
9
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2007
Lot Size
42.37 AC / 1,845,637 SF
Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Features
Retaining Wall, Other - See Remarks
View
Water, Year Round
Parking Features
RV Access/Parking
Subdivision Name
none

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$270,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

91.8%

Nebo, NC

9 comparable properties found

$110,000 | 194 George Drive, Nebo, NC 28761
1/27
1

$110,000

Sold 10/17/24

2
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet
0.56
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space
1/43
2

$486,000

Sold 01/29/26

3
Bedrooms
1,382
Square Feet
0.67
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/49
3

$270,000

Sold 04/30/26

2
Bedrooms
1,093
Square Feet
1.03
Acres
a view of a balcony with furniture
1/48
4

$270,000

Sold 11/18/25

3
Bedrooms
1,132
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$172,500 | 102 Scotts Cove Drive, Nebo, NC 28761
1/46
5

$172,500

Sold 06/02/26

3
Bedrooms
1,240
Square Feet
0.74
Acres
a house with trees in the background
1/41
6

$375,000

Sold 07/24/26

2
Bedrooms
1,256
Square Feet
2.21
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/49
7

$568,000

Sold 02/12/25

2
Bedrooms
1,404
Square Feet
2.01
Acres
$340,000 | 150 Revonda Drive, Nebo, NC 28761
1/27
8

$340,000

Sold 04/23/26

3
Bedrooms
1,299
Square Feet
1.8
Acres
a view of a backyard with a tub and trees
1/14
9

$120,000

Sold 10/22/24

2
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.5
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 505 Rutherford Drive

Stories-Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size42.37 AC / 1,845,637 SF

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$3,086 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,862

Property Taxes

$224

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 505 Rutherford Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Longitude: -81.884829
  • Latitude: 35.711936
  • Directions: From hwy 70. Turn onto Rutherford Drive. Just before the gun range, take a left on gravel road/driveway that has tiny sign that says 501, 503 & 505. Go slow. Several speed bumps. Go past gate. Long gravel driveway will lead you over a creek. Two ponds will be right in front of you. Go the right to get to the main & guest house.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $402,780.00
  • Parcel Number: 1742-00-36-6365
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 831.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 576
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 576
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 576
  • Sq Ft Upper: 255
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 392.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1223.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Level, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Wetlands
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 45
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone Veneer, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gated, Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Packing Shed, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Stone
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Guest House, Separate Kitchen Facilities, Separate Living Quarters, Separate Utilities
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System

Property History for 505 Rutherford Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4171340

$563,000
Oct 8, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544509267

$563,000

+17.9% / yr

Aug 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4171340

$599,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4171340

$563,000
10/08/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544509267

$563,000

+17.9% / yr

08/11/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4171340

$599,000

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Public Records for 505 Rutherford Drive

Taxable ValueLand$205,920Additions$196,860Total$402,780
Tax Record2025$2,691 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt576 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt576 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,845,637 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2007CountyMCDOWELLAPN1742-00-36-6365Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 505 Rutherford Drive

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 - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Nebo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East McDowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

McDowell High School
Public9 to 12

McDowell Academy for Innovation
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: 505 Rutherford Drive, Nebo, NC 28761
$563,000
1
1,223
1,845,637
$280,000
4
1
1,932
428,195
2
1,344
33,200
3
2
1,972
415,562
$610,000
5
1,816
43,560
$610,000
3
2,635
66,211

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