Now Offered at $819,000 – Dreaming of a farmhouse with a rocking chair front porch and all the charm of yesteryears but with an open floor plan, large rooms and wonderful updates? Looking for a peaceful setting with a well-planned, move-in ready setup to accommodate your horses and other farm animals? This estate has it all! With 19 acres of pasture, most of it fenced, a spacious center aisle barn with loft plus a huge, insulated workshop/garage building with electricity and an RV hook-up, you have everything you need. Frost free water spickets in every field; a run-in shed in addition to the barn, a round pen and a chicken coop. Remote controlled gated driveway and large fenced yard for dogs.
Updates to the house include addition of a deck, carport and inground pool in 2022; in 2026- gutters replaced, new well pump and new water heater including all new conduit and electric to the well pump; Crawlspace improvements Oct 2026 including vapor barrier, commercial dehumidifier, sump pump, vents sealed and new gutter downspouts installed; 2 HVAC units (one for each level) installed 2014 are serviced 2x a year; upgraded windows, metal roof installed 2012 was professionally cleaned this year and everything was pressure washed- house, deck, carport. The septic system was pumped a few months ago.
The heart of the home is a spacious Great Room, anchored by a kitchen with premium cabinetry and a central cooking island surrounded by open dining space and a cozy fireside seating area. A separate traditional dining room and an inviting living room offer additional spaces to gather. At the back entrance, a massive mudroom/laundry room provides abundant storage and the perfect drop-zone after a day on the farm. Also, a washer and dryer on the upper level.
On a hot day, you’ll enjoy the luxury of your own easy care saltwater pool. Whether sitting by the pool or on the front porch, you will be lulled by the peaceful views of open land, mature shade trees and a flowering landscape. Only 10 minutes to restaurants and stores in downtown Rutherfordton and 25 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center. If you own a plane, you’ll love having Rutherford County Airport close by. This property is a rare find where you have conveniences nearby while feeling a world away on your own farm paradise.
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Salt Water
- Heating System:
- Central, Electric
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Electric
- Fence:
- Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
- Fireplace:
- Great Room, Gas Log
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Deck
- Parking:
- Driveway, Detached Carport, Garage Shop
- Architectural Style:
- Farmhouse
- Carport Spaces:
- 2
- Exterior Features:
- Fence, Livestock Run In
- Flooring:
- Vinyl, Wood, Tile
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Main Level
- Pool Private Yn:
- 1
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Wall Oven, Washer
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Rutherford
- City:
- Rutherfordton
- Street:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 28139
- Street:
- J A Hampton
- Street Number:
- 157
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Longitude:
- W82° 3' 32.9''
- Latitude:
- N35° 26' 13.3''
- Directions:
- US 64 to Old Gilbertown Rd to Rock Rd to JA Hampton Rd. First house on the left on corner. See real estate sign. Use the driveway by the mailbox. Read Showing Instructions regarding gate and access.
- Zoning:
- None
- Elementary School:
- Unspecified
- High School:
- Unspecified
- Middle School:
- Unspecified
- Office Name:
- Sauvé Collective
- Agent Name:
- Carol Parker
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Aluminum
- Foundation Details:
- Crawl Space
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- One and One Half
- Lot Features:
- Green Area, Cleared, Pasture
- Previous Price:
- 839000
- Video Url:
- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tours.ashevillerealestatephotography.com_2404768&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=R9FN65JAVKyYJdn3_eh3NzTbnHZEwAUISWa5h-2I_O0&m=mgZYRDiWc5bhKWV59nos_arfMGgFwvQMZSeitgU-u9yHTpzg21
- Virtual Tour:
- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tours.ashevillerealestatephotography.com_2404768&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=R9FN65JAVKyYJdn3_eh3NzTbnHZEwAUISWa5h-2I_O0&m=mgZYRDiWc5bhKWV59nos_arfMGgFwvQMZSeitgU-u9yHTpzg21
- Water Source:
- Well
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 561009276
- List Office Mls Id:
- R08321
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-11-04T13:52:09Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-09-18T06:17:58Z
Residential For Sale
157 J A Hampton Road, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4421585
- Price :
- $819,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 2,706 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1928
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Metal
















































