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159 SHELTER LN

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,568 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.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$478 (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.$84,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
CountyRutherford
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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
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 · 160 ft²Patio · 160 ft²

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

M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 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

159 Shelter Ln 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.

  • Newer than 71% of homes in Rutherford County

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 area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 159 Shelter Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²53% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than199564% of homes71% of homes

About 159 Shelter Ln

How big is 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC?

159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,568 square feet of living space.

When was 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC built?

159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC?

159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to R-S Middle School (middle), rated C+; R-S Central High School (high), rated C; Mt. Vernon-Ruth 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 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1995 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 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Shelter Ln, Rutherfordton, NC was $478. The county assessed it at $84,700.

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