Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherfordton Real Estate and Local Guide
Rutherfordton is the seat of Rutherford County, a small town established in 1787 with a downtown centered on Main Street. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rutherfordton best.
About the area
Living in Rutherfordton, NC
The town's motto, "A Minted Original," references its heritage as a center of the early North Carolina gold industry.
The housing market
Homes in Rutherfordton
- About 65% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 79% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $226,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rutherfordton home
Bechtler Mint site
Where Christopher Bechtler struck the first one-dollar gold coin minted in the United States
Rutherford County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse anchoring the downtown Main Street Historic District
Purple Martin Greenway
Roughly 2.5-mile paved greenway along Cleghorn Creek connecting Kiwanis Park and Crestview Park
Kiwanis Park
Town park on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail with a dog park and playground
Neighborhoods
Rutherfordton areas to know
Main Street Historic District
Downtown historic district along US 221 in the town center
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.