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    53 Acres John Watson Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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    For Sale
    $1,400,000

    LAND - Rutherfordton, NC

    Lot size:
    53.34 Acres
    Days on Market:
    19
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 24 at 4:06 pm

    Property Features for 53 Acres John Watson Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    MU
    APN
    P122-22
    Lot size
    53.34 Acres

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    Miriam McKinney
    Miriam McKinney

    Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties (704) 996-5686

    Listing agent Miriam McKinney (828) 777-7924

    Listing date Jan 6, 2026

    MLS# 4186784 Listing URL

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Rutherfordton Land Near Green River

    This +/- 53-acre property features approximately 1,900 feet of frontage along the Green River. Located on the Polk County side of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, it is situated minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The land's MU zoning allows for a range of uses, including residential development, mini-farms, mixed-use projects, industrial or manufacturing purposes, agricultural endeavors, or an equestrian estate. The property offers a balance of privacy and accessibility, with proximity to major highways.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Map

    City
    Rutherfordton
    County
    Rutherford
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -82.01777162
    Latitude
    35.27344497

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 53-acre property near Green River, suitable for various uses.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 53 Acres John Watson Rd Rutherfordton, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,400,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - +/-53 acres with approximately 1,900 feet of Green River frontage.; - MU (Mixed Use) zoning allows for diverse development opportunities.; - Located minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC).
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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