Rutherford, NC
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$250.6K
12-Month Sales
145
+16.6%
1-Year Appreciation
+16.6%
Properties Tracked
12,828
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Forest City | $241.1K |
| Rutherfordton | $177.1K |
| Lake Lure | $440.8K |
| Union Mills | $355.3K |
| Bostic | $337.2K |
| Mooresboro | $132.5K |
| Spindale | $30K |
Cities in Rutherford
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 9 | $241.1K |
| Rutherfordton | 5 | $177.1K |
| Lake Lure | 3 | $440.8K |
| Union Mills | 3 | $355.3K |
| Bostic | 2 | $337.2K |
| Mooresboro | 2 | $132.5K |
| Spindale | 1 | $30K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 5635 US 64 HWY | Union Mills | $416K |
| May 12, 2026 | Shadowgate Dr | Forest City | $275K |
| May 5, 2026 | Honeysuckle Dr | Rutherfordton | $433K |
| May 5, 2026 | S Oak St | Spindale | $30K |
| May 5, 2026 | Newline Rd | Mooresboro | $154.9K |
| May 1, 2026 | 537 SUMMIT PKWY | Bostic | $653.5K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Lott 126 Pleasant Pl | Rutherfordton | $21K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | BOXWOOD LN LOT 4 | Forest City | $260K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Aqua Dr | Forest City | $290K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | SHADY BARK LN LOT 49 | Rutherfordton | $13.3K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | E MELISSA LN | Forest City | $165K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Gettys St | Forest City | $210K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Pearson Cir | Lake Lure | $685K |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Ole Plantation Dr | Rutherfordton | $18K |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Lincoln Dr | Forest City | $385K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Youngs Mountain Dr | Lake Lure | $550K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Ridge Rd | Lake Lure | $87.5K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Seitz Dr | Forest City | $190K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Longview Dr | Forest City | $200K |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1282 LOCUST DR UNIT 18 | Union Mills | $180K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+2.7%
Implied 1-yr
+10.8%
2026 Q3
$272.6K
2026 Q4
$278.8K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN RIDGE DR LOT 141 | Lake Lure | Dec 30, 2020 | $11,691,000 |
| Golden Ridge Dr | Lake Lure | Dec 30, 2020 | $11,691,000 |
| FLINT ROCK DR UNIT 409 | Lake Lure | Dec 30, 2020 | $11,691,000 |
| Harris Plant Cir | Rutherfordton | Feb 3, 2022 | $6,000,000 |
| HOLMSTEAD DR LOT 22 | Lake Lure | Apr 19, 2023 | $3,310,000 |
| US 221A Hwy | Mooresboro | Aug 30, 2022 | $2,700,000 |
| US 221A Hwy | Mooresboro | Aug 30, 2022 | $2,700,000 |
| 1090 PEARIDGE RD | Bostic | Aug 28, 2023 | $2,575,000 |
| Peaks Dr | Lake Lure | Apr 26, 2022 | $2,550,000 |
| Main St | Chimney Rock | Apr 18, 2024 | $2,500,000 |
Other counties in North Carolina
How Rutherford ranks in North Carolina
1-year appreciation
#35 of 129
Median price
#86 of 129
Frequently asked about Rutherford County
What is the median sale price in Rutherford County?
The median sale price in Rutherford County over the last 12 months is $250.6K, based on 145 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County home prices have changed +16.6% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Rutherford County?
Roughly 145 home sales were recorded in Rutherford County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Rutherford County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Rutherford County.
When were most homes in Rutherford County built?
Most homes in Rutherford County were built in the 1950-1969 era.