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$427,089
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 Aug 30, 2026

156 WHISPERING PINES DR

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
0
Baths
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$427K
$348K low$506K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$33 (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.$6,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Chase Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 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

156 Whispering Pines 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 93% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Forest City 28043

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

This home
$45K$575K

This home is worth more than 93% 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.

Estimated value$427,089
CheaperTypical $191,426Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

How 156 Whispering Pines Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,08993% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac45% of homes30% of homes

About 156 Whispering Pines Dr

How much is 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC is $427,089 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $348,112 to $506,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC last sell?

156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC last sold on Jan 11, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC?

156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC is assigned to Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rutherford Early College High School (high), rated A-; 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 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,472 homes in Forest City 28043, it is worth more than 93% of them ($427,089 against a typical $191,426) and its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.6 ac). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 81% 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 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Whispering Pines Dr, Forest City, NC was $33. The county assessed it at $6,200.

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