Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Rutherfordton, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Rutherfordton, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
327 Sherry St Rutherfordton, NC CLASSIC CAPE COD IN RUTH RIDGE, tucked away at the end of the cul-de-sac. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,898 sq.ft.	$370,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 4.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1992 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 4.03%
182 Hutchins Dr Rutherfordton, NC This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is perfect for those looking for the benefit of one-...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,324 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2106 Airbnb ROI: 0.6% Traditional ROI: 4.96%
2231 US 221 Hwy N Rutherfordton, NC Own a piece of Rutherford County history! Per NCDOT this is known as the William Monteith ...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 2,421 sq.ft.	$205,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.04% Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $1303 Airbnb ROI: 2.04% Traditional ROI: 4.96%
282 Calhoun Trl Rutherfordton, NC Looking for a getaway or primary Look with privacy and Mountain views? This home is perfe...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,264 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.29% Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1879 Airbnb ROI: -0.29% Traditional ROI: 1.99%
1142 Clearwater Pkwy Rutherfordton, NC Turnkey 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Cabin with Loft in Gated Community - 1.5 Acres This charming 2-b...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,299 sq.ft.	$347,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.06% Traditional cash on cash: 3.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1766 Airbnb ROI: 0.06% Traditional ROI: 3.74%
143 Rosewood Ln Rutherfordton, NC Great Space and Location for the $. Price Adjustment! Now $500,000! Perfectly secluded wit...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,988 sq.ft.	$500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 4.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2813 Airbnb ROI: 0.16% Traditional ROI: 4.43%
300 Springhill Dr Rutherfordton, NC Available to You! One of the most extraordinary private estates you'll ever find. An ultra...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,700 sq.ft.	$1,498,800	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 0.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $4436 Airbnb ROI: -1.37% Traditional ROI: 0.94%
127 Northview Dorsey St Rutherfordton, NC Welcome home to this charming all-brick ranch nestled in the quaint and established Northv...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$232,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.45% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1221 Airbnb ROI: 1.45% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
226 Big Rock Dr Rutherfordton, NC This property is a 210 acre farm with two houses, a mountain creek feeding a lake, pasture...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,853 sq.ft.	$899,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 1.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2732 Airbnb ROI: -0.65% Traditional ROI: 1.73%
167 Balfour Dr Rutherfordton, NC NEW PRICE - $10,000 PRICE REDUCTION!!!! PRIVACY AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON THIS PROPERTY TUCKED...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,553 sq.ft.	$519,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 3.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2562 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 3.7%
114 Woodstock Ln Rutherfordton, NC Escape to your very own peaceful retreat in the heart of the NC Mountains! This custom cra...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,362 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 2.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1667 Airbnb ROI: 0.14% Traditional ROI: 2.59%
265 Phillip Henderson Road Rutherfordton, NC Nestled on 72+ acres of rolling pasture at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this exce...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,357 sq.ft.	$3,400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.63% Traditional cash on cash: -0.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2925 Airbnb ROI: -1.63% Traditional ROI: -0.94%
570 Lambs Grill Rd Rutherfordton, NC Discover timeless elegance and modern comfort in this beautifully restored 1929 home nestl...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,826 sq.ft.	$975,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.13% Traditional cash on cash: 4.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $5529 Airbnb ROI: -1.13% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
212 Turner Rd Rutherfordton, NC Beautiful home in great location of Rutherford County, well maintained brick ranch with fi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,118 sq.ft.	$709,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1880 Airbnb ROI: -0.14% Traditional ROI: 1.47%
138 Woods End Rd Rutherfordton, NC PRIVATE FOOTHILLS ESTATE WITH YEAR-ROUND BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS Year-round Blue Ridge M...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,117 sq.ft.	$699,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 3.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $3402 Airbnb ROI: -0.85% Traditional ROI: 3.24%
275 Tanner St Rutherfordton, NC Welcome to 275 Tanner Street in Rutherfordton - a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,631 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 4.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2071 Airbnb ROI: 0.46% Traditional ROI: 4.45%
379 Moss Dr Rutherfordton, NC This beautiful home in the Cleghorn area merges traditional warmth with modern simplicity,...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,595 sq.ft.	$419,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.34% Traditional cash on cash: 4.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2427 Airbnb ROI: 0.34% Traditional ROI: 4.44%
457 Edwards Street Ext Rutherfordton, NC NEW CONSTRUCTION to make it your home! Beautiful 3BD/2BA ranch just outside the city limit...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,810 sq.ft.	$475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.21% Traditional cash on cash: 2.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1905 Airbnb ROI: -0.21% Traditional ROI: 2.24%
293 Bent Tree Dr Rutherfordton, NC Tucked away in the scenic foothills of Western North Carolina, this inviting one level 3 B...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,055 sq.ft.	$527,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 2.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2139 Airbnb ROI: 0.14% Traditional ROI: 2.83%
221 Summerfield Ln Rutherfordton, NC Booked Several Months Out! Instant Income Potential with this Private Retreat! Takeover Bo...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 367 sq.ft.	$379,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 1.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $851 Traditional Rental Income: $1070 Airbnb ROI: 0.14% Traditional ROI: 1.68%
134 Brightmore Cir Rutherfordton, NC *Recent Price Improvement PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL! Back on the market due to no fault of th...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 5,543 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.06% Traditional cash on cash: 1.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2745 Airbnb ROI: -1.06% Traditional ROI: 1.82%
240 E Court St Rutherfordton, NC "From Studs To Stunning" Completely renovated from top to bottom, this stunning 3-bedroom,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,663 sq.ft.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 2.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1567 Airbnb ROI: 0.79% Traditional ROI: 2.93%
136 St John Zion Rd Rutherfordton, NC Investor special! This property has the opportunity to be a great income-producing rental....	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,431 sq.ft.	$159,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 3.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1019 Airbnb ROI: 1.03% Traditional ROI: 3.73%
1241 County Line Rd Rutherfordton, NC Two homes, one property, and more potential than most buyers will know what to do with. Th...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,535 sq.ft.	$559,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 1.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2080 Airbnb ROI: -0.63% Traditional ROI: 1.9%
106 Freeman St Rutherfordton, NC Welcome to Hillcrest Subdivision, a serene enclave in the heart of Rutherfordton. This del...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,154 sq.ft.	$289,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 3.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1274 Airbnb ROI: 0.46% Traditional ROI: 3.04%
733 Plantation Drive Ext Rutherfordton, NC This stunning home overlooks the 17th green at Cleghorn Golf Course and boasts four bedroo...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,994 sq.ft.	$1,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 1.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2569 Airbnb ROI: -0.74% Traditional ROI: 1.06%
1597 Cleghorn Mill Rd Rutherfordton, NC Situated on 6+ acres this 3 bed/2 bath home is a perfect retreat for a homeowner or contin...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,760 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 4.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2061 Airbnb ROI: 0.72% Traditional ROI: 4.52%
1953 Big Island Rd Rutherfordton, NC Check Out This Charming & Cozy Stone Cottage built in the 1940's... But with all of the mo...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,200 sq.ft.	$289,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 4.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1585 Airbnb ROI: 0.46% Traditional ROI: 4.19%
456 Hickory Loop Rutherfordton, NC Experience modern elegance and refined living in The Estates of Greenhill, a private gated...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,674 sq.ft.	$610,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 1.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1922 Airbnb ROI: -0.58% Traditional ROI: 1.36%
360 Davenport Rd Rutherfordton, NC Discover the perfect blend of privacy and potential at 360 Davenport Road in Rutherfordton...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,294 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19% Traditional cash on cash: 3.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1548 Airbnb ROI: 0.19% Traditional ROI: 3.35%
221 John C Logan Road Rutherfordton, NC BLAZING HOT NEW PRICE! OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 12-3pm! Don't Miss This Opportunity. 2 acres...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,804 sq.ft.	$329,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 5.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2106 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 5.06%
358 N Cleghorn St Rutherfordton, NC Sitting just a few city blocks from Main Street Rutherforton and Kiwanis Park I give you 3...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 871 sq.ft.	$147,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52% Traditional cash on cash: 9.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $909 Traditional Rental Income: $1638 Airbnb ROI: 1.52% Traditional ROI: 9.08%
308 Frog Hollow Road Rutherfordton, NC This beautiful property is back on the market - ZERO fault of the seller. Don't miss out o...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,789 sq.ft.	$417,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 5.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2882 Airbnb ROI: 0.49% Traditional ROI: 5.78%
1121 Cove Rd Rutherfordton, NC Welcome to this beautifully updated and totally remodeled (just like brand new) modern far...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,443 sq.ft.	$545,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.08% Traditional cash on cash: 3.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1109 Traditional Rental Income: $2637 Airbnb ROI: -0.08% Traditional ROI: 3.65%
161 Westbrook Dr Rutherfordton, NC Excellent location, not in Town limits, but has public water and sewer. The soaring ceilin...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,779 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 6.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1954 Airbnb ROI: 1.22% Traditional ROI: 6.05%

Real Estate investment in Rutherfordton, NC

There are 260 properties for sale in the city of Rutherfordton . The median list price in Rutherfordton is $345,044 and the average price per square foot is $173. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Rutherfordton is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Rutherfordton is $568.

Rutherfordton, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 260 investment properties available for sale in Rutherfordton.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Rutherfordton.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Rutherfordton with average rental income of $568.

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Investment Property for Sale in Rutherfordton, NC

327 Sherry St

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,898 sq.ft.

$370,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.03%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1992

Airbnb ROI: 0.64%

Traditional ROI: 4.03%

182 Hutchins Dr

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,324 sq.ft.

$315,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $2106

Airbnb ROI: 0.6%

Traditional ROI: 4.96%

2231 US 221 Hwy N

Rutherfordton, NC

4 beds | 1 baths | 2,421 sq.ft.

$205,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.04%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1109

Traditional Rental Income: $1303

Airbnb ROI: 2.04%

Traditional ROI: 4.96%

282 Calhoun Trl

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,264 sq.ft.

$499,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.29%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1879

Airbnb ROI: -0.29%

Traditional ROI: 1.99%

1142 Clearwater Pkwy

Rutherfordton, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,299 sq.ft.

$347,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.06%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $909

Traditional Rental Income: $1766

Airbnb ROI: 0.06%

Traditional ROI: 3.74%

143 Rosewood Ln

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,988 sq.ft.

$500,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $2813

Airbnb ROI: 0.16%

Traditional ROI: 4.43%

300 Springhill Dr

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 4,700 sq.ft.

$1,498,800

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $4436

Airbnb ROI: -1.37%

Traditional ROI: 0.94%

127 Northview Dorsey St

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 988 sq.ft.

$232,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.45%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1221

Airbnb ROI: 1.45%