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149 HIGHLAND DR

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,148 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.
4.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$164,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRutherford
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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.34
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 229 ft²Patio · 229 ft²Porch · 370 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.

H
R-S Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 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

149 Highland 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Older than 78% 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.

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size4.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 149 Highland Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²19% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.34 ac73% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than195422% of homes24% of homes

About 149 Highland Dr

How big is 149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 4.34-acre lot.

When was 149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC built?

149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

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

How does 149 Highland Dr, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 19% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (4.34 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1954 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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