121 Emerald Parkway
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,430 sqft · $274/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
This beautiful and thoughtfully built 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on 8.21 picturesque acres overlooks a spring fed pond. It offers a rare blend of privacy, functionality, and natural beauty. A paved driveway leads to an oversized two-car detached garage with a bonus storage room.Relax on its wraparound porch and expansive back deck!
The property is rich with outdoor features, including a fire pit, a newly constructed walking bridge across the pond to additional acreage, and a large, flat yard framed by mature trees and planting beds with rich soil. Wildlife is abundant—enjoy frequent sightings of deer, turkey, geese, ducks, turtles, otters, and blue heron—creating a peaceful, nature-filled setting.
Inside, the home showcases solid craftsmanship inclusive of vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace with custom built-in cabinetry, and an abundance of windows brings in the natural light with stunning views. Hardwood floors run throughout the open floor plan.
The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a large granite island, gas range, breakfast bar, and eat-in area, all flowing seamlessly into the main living space. A large dining room adds to the home’s versatility, while the conveniently located utility/laundry room sits between the kitchen and breezeway entry. The main-level primary suite offers direct access to the deck, a generous walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath with dual sinks, tile flooring, a jetted tub, and a spacious shower.
Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a balcony overlooking the great room complete the layout. Additional highlights include a storage barn with covered and enclosed areas with ample storage throughout. Starlink and a security system equipment are included , a brand-new Rinnai gas hot water heater, plus the septic system has recently been inspected and pumped in 2026. This one-of-a-kind property delivers comfort, quality, and a lifestyle immersed in nature. It borders Emerald Lake and it’s beautiful common area and gazebo! Bring your canoes and kayaks!
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a peaceful country setting that feels miles away from it all, yet is just minutes from town conveniences. You’ll have quick access to local shopping, restaurants, and everyday essentials, while still coming home to privacy, open space, and the calming sounds of nature. For those who travel or commute, the location is especially convenient—roughly an hour’s drive to major hubs like Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville, offering domestic and international airports, expanded dining, and entertainment options. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet, country living without sacrificing accessibility.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Forced Air
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 1620
- Roomcount
- 9
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 810
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomlower
- 0
- Bedroomthird
- 0
- Bedroomupper
- 2
- Fullbathmain
- 1
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Door Features
- French Doors
- Insulated Door(s)
- Sliding Doors
- Fullbathlower
- 0
- Fullbaththird
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 1
- Halfbathlower
- 0
- Halfbaththird
- 0
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedroombasement
- 0
- Bedroomsecondlq
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Window Features
- Insulated Window(s)
- Fullbathbasement
- 0
- Fullbathsecondlq
- 0
- Halfbathbasement
- 0
- Halfbathsecondlq
- 0
- Laundry Features
- Inside
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- Sqftunheatedmain
- 0
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Storage
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Sqftunheatedlower
- 0
- Sqftunheatedthird
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Sqftunheatedupper
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Great Room
- Propane
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 2430
- Sqftunheatedbasement
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquarters
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
- 0
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2430
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Construction Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Porch
- Rear Porch
- Wrap Around
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Pond(s)
- Private
- Creek/Stream
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Other Structures
- Barn(s)
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Other
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Waterfront And View
- Waterfront Features
- Other - See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Propane
- Underground Power Lines
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Mandatory
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R E S
Listed by Carol Choun (828-429-1688) · Coldwell Banker Advantage (828-210-1155)
Location
- Address
- 121 Emerald Parkway
- City
- Rutherfordton, NC 28139
- Community
- Emerald Lake
Schools
- Elementary
- Pinnacle
- Middle
- R-S Middle
- High
- R-S Central
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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