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$267,108$222 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1294 AIRPORT RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,201 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$267K
$214K low$320K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,132 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$213,065 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,505
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,365
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,065

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.38
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Polk Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.9 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.0 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.4 mi

District: Polk County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28139These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,062
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.112 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,393
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1294 Airport Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Older than 77% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$64K$860K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139.

How it measures up in Rutherfordton 28139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherfordton 28139.

Estimated value$267,108
CheaperTypical $276,391Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,201 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,551 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size5.38 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 1294 Airport Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139
Estimated valuepricier than$267,10848% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22274% of homes
Living areabigger than1,201 ft²23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.38 ac77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195523% of homes

About 1294 Airport Rd

How much is 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $267,108 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $214,177 to $320,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Jan 10, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,201 square feet of living space and a 5.38-acre lot.

When was 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

What schools serve 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Polk Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Polk County High School (high), rated C+; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 48% of them ($267,108 against a typical $276,391), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($222 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,201 ft² against a typical 1,551 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (5.38 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1955 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1294 Airport Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,132. The county assessed it at $213,065.

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