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 Street 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 \| 3 baths \| 1,898 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 4.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1992 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 4.1%
143 Rosewood Lane Rutherfordton, NC Great Space and Location for the $. Price Adjustment! Now $500,000! Perfectly secluded wit...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,988 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 4.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2813 Airbnb ROI: 0.17% Traditional ROI: 4.48%
155 Fernwood Circle Rutherfordton, NC Great Opportunity: Seller is offering $5000 SELLER CREDIT toward Buyer Closing Cost or RAT...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,833 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.34% Traditional cash on cash: 5.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2034 Airbnb ROI: 1.34% Traditional ROI: 5.66%
102 Ridgeview Drive Rutherfordton, NC Wonderful Georgian style all brick home on two large corner lots. Beautiful foyer opening ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,498 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.35% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $2665 Traditional Rental Income: $3083 Airbnb ROI: 2.35% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
127 Northview Dorsey Street Rutherfordton, NC NEW PRICE - NOW OFFERED AT JUST $229,900! Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed a...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$229,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48% Traditional cash on cash: 3.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1221 Airbnb ROI: 1.48% Traditional ROI: 3.35%
6301 Poors Ford Road Rutherfordton, NC Discover the perfect mountain-flat acreage in Western North Carolina at 6301 Poors Ford Rd...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,251 sq.ft.	$435,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $2185 Airbnb ROI: -0.68% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
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: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2925 Airbnb ROI: -1.63% Traditional ROI: -0.94%
141 Edwards Street Rutherfordton, NC 141 Edwards Street offers classic charm, comfortable one-level living, and plenty of outdo...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,254 sq.ft.	$229,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.98% Traditional cash on cash: 5.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1504 Airbnb ROI: 1.98% Traditional ROI: 5.15%
570 Lambs Grill Road 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: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $5529 Airbnb ROI: -1.13% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
333 N Meridian Street Rutherfordton, NC Beautifully updated home offering comfort, style, and everyday convenience. Ideally situat...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,075 sq.ft.	$179,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.93% Traditional cash on cash: 6.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1363 Airbnb ROI: 2.93% Traditional ROI: 6.15%
379 Moss Drive Rutherfordton, NC This beautiful home in the Cleghorn area merges traditional warmth with modern simplicity,...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,595 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2427 Airbnb ROI: 0.4% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
134 Brightmore Circle Rutherfordton, NC *Recent Price Improvement PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL! Back on the market due to no fault of th...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,543 sq.ft.	$725,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2745 Airbnb ROI: -1.07% Traditional ROI: 1.91%
240 E Court Street Rutherfordton, NC Also ON Auction Platform.....COMPLETELY RENOVATED from top to bottom, this 3-bedroom, 2-ba...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,646 sq.ft.	$374,900	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%
2400 Rock Road Rutherfordton, NC Free 1-0 Rate buy down being offered with preferred lender and seller concessions availabl...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,603 sq.ft.	$229,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 5.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1781 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 5.94%
621 Pleasant Grove Road Rutherfordton, NC Public Remarks Nestled in the foothills of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, this land on Ple...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,702 sq.ft.	$799,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 1.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1738 Airbnb ROI: -0.5% Traditional ROI: 1.08%
1241 County Line Road 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: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 1.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2080 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 1.97%
733 Plantation Drive Extension 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.	$975,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 1.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2569 Airbnb ROI: -0.71% Traditional ROI: 1.32%
1597 Cleghorn Mill Road Rutherfordton, NC Situated on 6+ acres this 3 bed/2 bath home is a perfect retreat for a homeowner or contin...	3 beds \| 3 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%
456 Hickory Loop Rutherfordton, NC Experience modern elegance and refined living in The Estates of Greenhill, a private gated...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$610,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 1.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1922 Airbnb ROI: -0.72% Traditional ROI: 1.22%
358 N Cleghorn Street Rutherfordton, NC This well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is just waiting for a new owner! Located ne...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 871 sq.ft.	$146,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 9.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1638 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 9.15%
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%
143 S Ridgecrest Avenue Rutherfordton, NC Historic 1893 Beauty with Modern Luxury in the Heart of Rutherfordton. Discover the perfec...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,832 sq.ft.	$399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 4.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2450 Airbnb ROI: 0.27% Traditional ROI: 4.86%
161 Westbrook Drive 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.	$219,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.65% Traditional cash on cash: 7.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $1954 Airbnb ROI: 1.65% Traditional ROI: 7.14%
700 Thompson Road Rutherfordton, NC Brand-New Clayton Boone Model on Thompson Rd - Rutherford County Welcome to this beautiful...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,475 sq.ft.	$227,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.13% Traditional cash on cash: 6.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $1987 Airbnb ROI: 1.13% Traditional ROI: 6.98%
346 N Cleghorn Street Rutherfordton, NC Sitting just a few city blocks from Main Street Rutherforton and Kiwanis Park I give you 3...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 910 sq.ft.	$157,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28% Traditional cash on cash: 7.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1517 Airbnb ROI: 1.28% Traditional ROI: 7.61%
480 Rivercrest Parkway #1 Rutherfordton, NC Escape to your own mountain paradise! This turn-key, fully furnished log cabin in the gate...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,200 sq.ft.	$378,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.51% Traditional cash on cash: 1.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1413 Airbnb ROI: -0.51% Traditional ROI: 1.88%
114 S Mitchell Street Rutherfordton, NC Newly renovated home configured as duplex offers a smart entry into multi-unit ownership i...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,380 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 4.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1420 Airbnb ROI: 0.37% Traditional ROI: 4.4%
3951 Maple Creek Road Rutherfordton, NC Motivated seller. Bring us an offer. An exceptional opportunity to personalize and make th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,377 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1204 Traditional Rental Income: $2726 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
133 Birdie Watson Road Rutherfordton, NC Tucked away in a quiet, private setting just minutes from downtown Rutherfordton, this sin...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,008 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 9.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1818 Airbnb ROI: 1.15% Traditional ROI: 9.12%
282 N Chase Lane Rutherfordton, NC GENTLEMAN'S FARM NEAR LAKE LURE! Located just 10 minutes from Lake Lure, this 5.86 acre mi...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 864 sq.ft.	$410,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $903 Traditional Rental Income: $1509 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 2.41%
712 Thompson Road Rutherfordton, NC Brand-New Clayton Boone Model on Thompson Rd - Rutherford County Welcome to this beautiful...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,475 sq.ft.	$227,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.13% Traditional cash on cash: 6.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $1827 Airbnb ROI: 1.13% Traditional ROI: 6.24%

Real Estate investment in Rutherfordton, NC

There are 63 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 $175. In September 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Rutherfordton is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Rutherfordton is $1,870.

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

There are 63 investment properties available for sale in Rutherfordton.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Rutherfordton with average rental income of $1,204.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Rutherfordton, NC

327 Sherry Street

Rutherfordton, NC

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

$365,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1992

Airbnb ROI: 0.66%

Traditional ROI: 4.1%

143 Rosewood Lane

Rutherfordton, NC

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

$495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.17%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.48%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $2813

Airbnb ROI: 0.17%

Traditional ROI: 4.48%

155 Fernwood Circle

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,833 sq.ft.

$299,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.34%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $2034

Airbnb ROI: 1.34%

Traditional ROI: 5.66%

102 Ridgeview Drive

Rutherfordton, NC

5 beds | 3 baths | 3,498 sq.ft.

$495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.35%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2665

Traditional Rental Income: $3083

Airbnb ROI: 2.35%

Traditional ROI: 4.62%

127 Northview Dorsey Street

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 988 sq.ft.

$229,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1221

Airbnb ROI: 1.48%

Traditional ROI: 3.35%

6301 Poors Ford Road

Rutherfordton, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | 2,251 sq.ft.

$435,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.68%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $903

Traditional Rental Income: $2185

Airbnb ROI: -0.68%

Traditional ROI: 3.3%

265 Phillip Henderson Road

Rutherfordton, NC

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: $1103

Traditional Rental Income: $2925

Airbnb ROI: -1.63%

Traditional ROI: -0.94%

141 Edwards Street

Rutherfordton, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,254 sq.ft.

$229,999

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.98%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.15%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1204

Traditional Rental Income: $1504

Airbnb ROI: 1.98%