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161 THISTLE DR

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,390 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.
2.24 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.$1,391 (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.$204,900 (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.$189,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyRUTHERFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
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

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

161 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 69% 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 area1,390 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 161 Thistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,390 ft²39% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.24 ac58% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than199056% of homes65% of homes

About 161 Thistle Dr

When did 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,390 square feet of living space and a 2.24-acre lot.

When was 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC built?

161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,390 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (2.24 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 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Thistle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,391. The county assessed it at $204,900.

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