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Property Description
Seller is offering a 2-1 Buydown! Discover the peace and quiet in this inviting home situated on 2 private, unrestricted acres. If you have been searching for a quiet escape where you can define your own lifestyle away from the constraints of HOAs...this property is your blank canvas. Open floor plan and a huge rec room upstairs give you options and flex space. With a mostly level yard, you'll have space for a thriving garden and fruit trees or a private workshop or fire pit, and you have the room to cultivate your own paradise. This is more than just a home; it is an opportunity to build equity and create a space that is uniquely yours. Don't miss your chance to secure an amazing property at an exceptional value. Recent updates include LVP flooring and fresh paint. No damage from Helene! Well-maintained gravel road easily accessible by standard vehicles. Please note: New price reflects less acreage: approx. 5 of the original 7 acres will be subdivided off at closing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 California Br
General
- Sold For: $380,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4347197
- Added to Site: 192 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Living Room, Electric, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Carport, Circular Driveway
Location
- County: Rutherford
- Driving Directions: From Marion, take Hwy 221 S toward Rutherfordton. Go right on Thermal City Rd. Take first right onto California Branch (gravel) and the house will be the first one on the right.
School Information
- Middle School: R-S Middle
- High School: R-S Central
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl
- Upper: 1,100 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 1,235 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2009
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Lot Features: Private, Rolling Slope
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Exchange, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1644751
- Lot Number: 1156-560
Listed and Sold by EXP Realty LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 188 California Br
School District:Rutherford County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pinnacle Elementary School 1204 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | PK-5 | 4.2 mi |
R-S Middle School 607 Westbrook Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 6-8 | 8.9 mi |
R-S Central High School 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 9-12 | 8.2 mi |
Rutherford Early College High School 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC 28160 | 9-12 | 13.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 California Br
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2026
Sold
$380,000
-1.3%
MLS
6/17/2026
Price Reduced
$385,000
-3.51%
MLS
5/19/2026
Price Reduced
$399,000
-3.86%
MLS
4/29/2026
Price Reduced
$415,000
-4.6%
MLS
4/10/2026
Price Reduced
$435,000
-2.25%
MLS
2/26/2026
Listed
$445,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
188 California Branch, Union Mills, NC 28167 (MLS# 4347197) is a Single Family property that was sold at $380,000 on August 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 California Branch? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Union Mills? You can browse all Union Mills real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

