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$143,142$113 / 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 68How 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

157 KAY ST

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,264 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$143K
$98K low$188K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,258 (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.$178,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$163,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,200

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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Fan Cooling
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 · 240 ft²Patio · 456 ft²Porch · 364 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Chase Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Chase High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

157 Kay 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% 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
$44K$562K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$143,142
CheaperTypical $190,688Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 157 Kay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,14231% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11334% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²37% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac27% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than197155% of homes43% of homes

About 157 Kay St

How much is 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC is $143,142 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $97,812 to $188,472. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC?

157 Kay St, Forest City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC built?

157 Kay St, Forest City, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC?

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

How does 157 Kay St, 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 31% of them ($143,142 against a typical $190,688), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($113 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1971 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 24% 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 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Kay St, Forest City, NC was $1,258. The county assessed it at $178,200.

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