Single Family ResidentialResidential
159 THISTLE DR
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,752 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.
1.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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.$1,490 (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.$222,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$222,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,600
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.98
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
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 · 100 ft²Patio · 520 ft²Porch · 50 ft²
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.Foreclosure Filings(1)
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 Thistle 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.
- Bigger than 71% of homes in Rutherford County
- Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Rutherford County
- Newer than 65% 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 area1,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 65% of homes nearby
Lot size1.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger
Bigger than 52% of homes nearby
Year built1990
OlderTypical 1985Newer
Newer than 56% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rutherfordton 28139 | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,752 ft² | 65% of homes | 71% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.98 ac | 52% of homes | 65% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1990 | 56% of homes | 65% of homes |
About 159 Thistle Dr
How big is 159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?
159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,752 square feet of living space and a 1.98-acre lot.
When was 159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC built?
159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.
How does 159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?
Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,752 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (1.98 ac against a typical 1.83 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1990 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 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,490. The county assessed it at $222,600.
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