1943 Big Island Rd, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
About This Home
Are you looking for a family compound? This property has 4 1/2 un restricted acres (3 Lots), 2 houses, and 1 RV Hook-Up site! Multiple Homes For Sale!! The main house is a 1940's stone cottage (1953 Big Island) with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, 1200 SQFT and has been completely updated!! (Super nice!!) The 2nd house is a manufactured doublewide on a permanent foundation with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room and has 1512 SQFT. The doublewide has been recently painted, has LVP flooring throughout, and butcher block countertops!! Each home has its own septic tank and well. Located on Big Island Rd, in the country, this property would work great for buyers needing 2 living spaces, or for an investor looking for a few rentals. Separate RV Pad is great for guests or a 3rd resident. Vacant lot on the corner was the old site of general store!! Public Water available along Big Island, for future development. Plenty of room for future expansion!! Owners would rather sell all together, but would consider separate transactions with the right offer.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural
- Construction materials: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: 1st Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Solid Surface Counters
- Flooring: Laminate
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electricity
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electricity
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1627867
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Topography of land: Level
- Living area range: 1200-1399
Lot
- Lot size: 4.52 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Carport,Detached,Detached Garage - 3-4 Car,Garage,Workshop in Garage,Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Covered spaces: 5
- Carport: Yes
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
- Hail
- 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 | $1,946 | $23,352 |
| Home Insurance * | $141 | $1,692 |
| Property Taxes | $209 | $2,508 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,496 | $29,952 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Listed for sale | $385,000 |
| 2004-04-21 | Sold | $26,000 |
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