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$566,901$226 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $222,500 on Feb 12, 2016

137 FAIRFOREST DR

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,513 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$567K
$447K low$687K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,500 · Feb 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,296 (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.$441,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$441,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$441,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Fan Cooling
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 432 ft²Patio · 432 ft²Porch · 184 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Rutherford 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

137 Fairforest Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

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

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$64K$830K

This home is worth more than 90% 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$566,901
CheaperTypical $291,496Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area2,513 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 137 Fairforest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$566,90190% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22672% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than2,513 ft²90% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac37% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than197541% of homes48% of homes

About 137 Fairforest Dr

How much is 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC is $566,901 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $446,620 to $687,182. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Feb 12, 2016 for $222,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,513 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC built?

137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Rutherfordton Elementary School (elementary), rated B; R-S Middle School (middle), rated C+; R-S Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 90% of them ($566,901 against a typical $291,496), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($226 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,513 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1975 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 89% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Fairforest Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was $4,296. The county assessed it at $441,000.

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