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138 WALNUT ST

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,566 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$744 (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.$91,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyRUTHERFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Cliffside Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Chase High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Chase Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Rutherford County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28043These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.319 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,898
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

138 Walnut St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Forest City 28043

How it measures up in Forest City 28043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 28043.

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 138 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²63% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac43% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than199787% of homes74% of homes

About 138 Walnut St

When did 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC last sell?

138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC?

138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC built?

138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC?

138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC is assigned to Cliffside Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Chase High School (high), rated B; Chase Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,472 homes in Forest City 28043, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1997 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Walnut St, Forest City, NC was $744. The county assessed it at $91,800.

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