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$421,929$246 / 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 82How 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

140 SANDY SPRINGS RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,718 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.
13.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$422K
$347K low$497K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,705 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$509,059 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$187,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$321,299
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,188
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,059

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.73
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck

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 SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.8 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.3 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

140 Sandy Springs 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% 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.

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$68K$849K

This home is worth more than 74% 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$421,929
CheaperTypical $292,611Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,718 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size13.73 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 140 Sandy Springs Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139
Estimated valuepricier than$421,92974% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24679% of homes
Living areabigger than1,718 ft²63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.73 ac89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198956% of homes

About 140 Sandy Springs Rd

How much is 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $421,929 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $346,768 to $497,090. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Dec 31, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,718 square feet of living space and a 13.73-acre lot.

When was 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

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

How does 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 74% of them ($421,929 against a typical $292,611), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($246 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,718 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (13.73 ac against a typical 1.83 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1989 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 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Sandy Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $2,705. The county assessed it at $509,059.

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