557 Emerald Pkwy

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$449,900
Price
3
Beds
1,517 Sq. Ft.
$297 / Sq. Ft.
1,517
Sq. Ft.
$297
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Cozy log cabin with a 2-car detached garage at the tip of a quiet cul-de-sac, overlooking gorgeous year-round, long range mountain views and the adjoining Emerald Lake. Front-to-side wrap-around covered porch perched above this 3.07-acre parcel offers a peaceful setting & sunsets. The main level boasts an open concept cathedral ceiling living room, kitchen with a nice breakfast bar, dining area, laundry closet, full bathroom, and primary bedroom. The bedroom or sleeping area for guests. Downstairs...Cozy log cabin with a 2-car detached garage at the tip of a quiet cul-de-sac, overlooking gorgeous year-round, long range mountain views and the adjoining Emerald Lake. Front-to-side wrap-around covered porch perched above this 3.07-acre parcel offers a peaceful setting & sunsets. The main level boasts an open concept cathedral ceiling living room, kitchen with a nice breakfast bar, dining area, laundry closet, full bathroom, and primary bedroom. The bedroom or sleeping area for guests. Downstairs in the walk-out finished basement you’ll find a large en-suite bedroom with an office/flex space, full bath, laundry closet, and a screened, covered porch with access to the backyard. There is also an unfinished fully insulated storage space that could be converted to finished, and another exterior entrance to a tool storage area. The main level two car garage has a finished unheated area above the garage with two closets that could be turned into another en-suite bedroom by adding plumbing in one of the closets for a bath and utilizing one of the unused mini splits from the main house. Concrete drive with ample parking and a RV parking area with water, electric and sewer hookups. Brand new HVAC system installed Nov. 1st, 2025.
  1. Listed by Wes Cleary • Team Cleary Real Estate Inc • TeamClearyWNC@gmail.com

Property Details for 557 Emerald Parkway

View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
Emerald Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 10:58 AM

Property Details for 557 Emerald Parkway

StatusActive
MLS #4317909
Days on Market40
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2003
Lot Size3.07 AC / 133,729 SF
CountyRutherford County

Location

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Building Information for 557 Emerald Parkway

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size3.07 AC / 133,729 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,400 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,223

Property Taxes

$177

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 557 Emerald Parkway

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.023609
  • Latitude: 35.448342
  • Directions: From Rutherfordton, travel Hwy 221N for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto Darlington Road, and travel 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Carpenter Road, and travel approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Emerald Parkway, and travel to the end of Emerald Parkway. 557 is the tip lot at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Tax Assessed Value: $323,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 1631092
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: RS
  • High School: R-S Central
  • Elementary School: Pinnacle
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: www.teamcleary.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1004.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 513.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 687
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 734
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 221
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 221
  • Sq Ft Upper: 270
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1517.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 557 Emerald Parkway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317909

$449,900—
Apr 29, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3588435

$259,900—
Apr 20, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #671020486

$260,000—
Mar 10, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3588435

—
Feb 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3588435

$259,900—
Aug 19, 2019

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3520444

$269,900—
Jun 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3520444

$269,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317909

$449,900
04/29/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3588435

$259,900
04/20/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #671020486

$260,000
03/10/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3588435

—
02/03/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3588435

$259,900
08/19/2019

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3520444

$269,900
06/17/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3520444

$269,900

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

Public Records for 557 Emerald Parkway

Taxable ValueLand$66,900Additions$256,500Total$323,400
Tax Record2025$2,124 ($177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,503 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt990 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt513 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt180 SqFtStories2Lot Size133,729 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1631092Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 557 Emerald Parkway

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pinnacle 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
Pinnacle 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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More information about 557 Emerald Parkway, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

557 Emerald Parkway is a single family home for sale in Rutherfordton, NC 28139. This property was listed for sale on November 14, 2025 by Team Cleary Real Estate Inc, it's currently listed at $449,900. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on April 29, 2020. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Pinnacle Elementary School, R-S Middle School and R-S Central High School. 557 Emerald Parkway is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,517 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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