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2 beds1,064 sqft$94/sqft
553 Chimney Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.82 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cozy bungalow style home with updated kitchen and bath. Kitchen features new stone countertops, new cabinets with soft close drawers , and new flooring complete the spacious eat in kitchen. Laundry room is easily accessible from the kitchen. Bath updates include ceramic floor and updated fixtures. Living room with hardwood floor, fireplace and large window for enjoying the mountain view. List of updates continue with electric tankless water heater, new septic installed in 2019, insulation blown in...Cozy bungalow style home with updated kitchen and bath. Kitchen features new stone countertops, new cabinets with soft close drawers , and new flooring complete the spacious eat in kitchen. Laundry room is easily accessible from the kitchen. Bath updates include ceramic floor and updated fixtures. Living room with hardwood floor, fireplace and large window for enjoying the mountain view. List of updates continue with electric tankless water heater, new septic installed in 2019, insulation blown in the attic, vapor barrier installed in the crawl space and roof, plus gutters replaced in 2017.
  • Listed by: • Matheny Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/14/2020 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3638135

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$136,800

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Rutherfordton, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 553 Chimney Rock Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Zoning Description: None
  • Parking Features: Parking Lot
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.82 AC / 35,719 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.979976
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.39085
  • Directions: From Rutherfordton, travel West on North Washington to Chimney Rock Road. Property is on the left past Scoggins, West Gate and Jamesfield. From Lake Lure, travel East on Hwy 64/74 and property is on the right. See Sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $63,600.00
  • Parcel Number: 1641289
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1064
  • 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: 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Long Range View, Paved, Wooded
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Covered,Front
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Room Types: Dining Area,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 553 Chimney Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675971899

$100,000

+14.0% / yr

Aug 14, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3638135

$100,000
Jul 9, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3638135

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675971899

$100,000

+14.0% / yr

08/14/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3638135

$100,000
07/09/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3638135

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

Public Records for 553 Chimney Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$153,600Total$173,600
Tax Record2025$1,214 ($101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,719 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1982CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1641289Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 553 Chimney Rock 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
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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