
$389,500 $132/sqft
173 Ruthaven Drive
Bessemer City, NC 28016
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,961 sqft · 2004 · 11 d ago
Heritage in Bessemer City has the feel of a small residential pocket that values straightforward comfort over flash.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Heritage, Bessemer City
Heritage in Bessemer City has the feel of a small residential pocket that values straightforward comfort over flash. The homes here sit on generous lots for a subdivision setting, and the overall impression is one of space, mature privacy, and practical upkeep. With most homes dating to the late 1990s and early 2000s, the neighborhood’s character leans toward well-kept single-family construction with a familiar, easy-to-live-with layout.
"Heritage feels settled and grounded, with room to breathe and updates that matter."
The housing stock is centered on single-family residences, typically around three bedrooms and two baths, with attached garages appearing on many of the homes. Recent remarks highlight updated kitchens, fresh paint, vaulted or skylit living areas, covered porches, and outdoor storage buildings, all of which add to the everyday usefulness of the neighborhood. Lot sizes are notably comfortable for the area, and several listings emphasize backyards that give the homes a more open, residential feel. Rather than a highly uniform subdivision, Heritage comes across as a place where maintenance, function, and simple livability are the main themes.
What stands out most here is the practical rhythm of the neighborhood: homes that are move-in ready, yards that can handle outdoor use, and floor plans that keep the living spaces connected without feeling cramped. Recent updates such as newer roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters, and encapsulated crawl spaces suggest a community where homeowners have invested in long-term care. The setting also reads as more relaxed than dense, with a country-leaning edge that shows up in the larger lot sizes and the sense of privacy noted in prior remarks.
"This is a neighborhood defined by usable space, updated interiors, and a laid-back residential setting."
Heritage sits in Bessemer City, in the Gaston County area of the western Charlotte metro. The MLS remarks do not spell out exact drive times to interstates, downtowns, or shopping centers, so the clearest local read is simply that this is a Bessemer City address with a more tucked-away residential feel. School names are not specified in the provided records, so elementary, middle, and high school assignments remain unspecified here. For buyers who want a straightforward neighborhood profile, Heritage offers a familiar suburban-rural blend without overcomplicating the picture.
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4 recently sold in Heritage, Bessemer City
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jun 9 2023 | $284,900 | 39 | 1,260 sq ft | $226 |
| | Nov 29 2022 | $279,000 | 55 | 1,230 sq ft | $227 |
| | Mar 9 2015 | $78,660 | 70 | 1,216 sq ft | $65 |
| | Jan 12 2012 | $99,900 | 65 | 1,216 sq ft | $82 |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for Heritage, Bessemer City
The Heritage real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 60 days. With 2 active listings and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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