147 Carnegie Rd, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
About This Home
Welcome to 147 Carnegie Road, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home that perfectly balances historic character with high-end modern upgrades. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street with minimal traffic, this property offers a peaceful retreat just one mile from the amenities of Main Street. The home features new sheetrock, fresh paint, and elegant ceiling crown molding throughout. Enjoy original hardwood flooring in most areas, supplemented by modern laminate and tile. Relax in the private back yard on the large deck featuring a recessed hot tub and privacy fence. This property is located close to downtown Rutherfordton, with parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and more.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Brick Partial
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Utility Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Storage Space
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,471
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,471
- Total interior livable area: 1,471 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1631402, 1209592
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.17 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport,Driveway
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Rutherford County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $115 | $1,380 |
| Property Taxes | $232 | $2,784 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,139 | $25,668 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2026-03-13 | Listed for sale | $299,950 |
| 2020-12-14 | Sold | $174,500 |
| 2020-11-17 | Listed for sale | $164,900 |
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