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$659,698$373 / 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 86How 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 $285,000 on Feb 25, 2005

144 KESTER DR

CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
0
Baths
1,768 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$660K
$569K low$751K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Feb 25, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,184 (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.$654,276 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$474,276
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$654,276
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$654,276

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLEVELAND
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 70 ft²Porch · 220 ft²Boat access

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
Washington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Burns High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi
M
Burns Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi

District: Cleveland County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28021These 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.120
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 100.71

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.15,630
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.245 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,986
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,600
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

144 Kester 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 98% of homes in Cleveland County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Cherryville 28021
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Cleveland County

What homes are worth in Cherryville 28021

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

This home
$59K$786K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Cherryville 28021.

How it measures up in Cherryville 28021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cherryville 28021.

Estimated value$659,698
CheaperTypical $242,516Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$373
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 144 Kester Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCherryville 28021Cleveland County
Estimated valuepricier than$659,69897% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$373almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,768 ft²67% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac45% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197952% of homes50% of homes

About 144 Kester Dr

How much is 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC is $659,698 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $568,653 to $750,743. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC last sell?

144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC last sold on Feb 25, 2005 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC?

144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC has 1,768 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC built?

144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC?

144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Burns High School (high), rated C; Burns Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Cleveland County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC compare to other homes in Cherryville 28021?

Among the 5,368 homes in Cherryville 28021, it is worth more than 97% of them ($659,698 against a typical $242,516), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($373 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,768 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Cleveland County, it is worth more than 98% 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 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 144 Kester Dr, Cherryville, NC was $4,184. The county assessed it at $654,276.

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