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$419,485$233 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $270,000 on Jul 31, 2013

1638 RUFTY ST

CATAWBA, NC 28609
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,804 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.
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$419K
$374K low$465K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Jul 31, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,660 (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.$416,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$416,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 442 ft²Porch · 46 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Bandys High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi
E
Catawba Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 6.6 mi
M
Mill Creek Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.7 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28609These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.151 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,837
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1638 Rufty 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 more than 79% of homes in Catawba 28609
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Catawba 28609
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Catawba County

What homes are worth in Catawba 28609

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

This home
$41K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Catawba 28609.

How it measures up in Catawba 28609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Catawba 28609.

Estimated value$419,485
CheaperTypical $252,897Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,804 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 1638 Rufty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatawba 28609Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$419,48579% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23375% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,804 ft²60% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac34% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than199659% of homes68% of homes

About 1638 Rufty St

How much is 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC is $419,485 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $374,293 to $464,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC last sell?

1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC last sold on Jul 31, 2013 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,804 square feet of living space and a 0.74-acre lot.

When was 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC built?

1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC is assigned to Bandys High School (high), rated A-; Catawba Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Mill Creek Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC compare to other homes in Catawba 28609?

Among the 3,317 homes in Catawba 28609, it is worth more than 79% of them ($419,485 against a typical $252,897), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($233 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,804 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 1.04 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1996 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 79% 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 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 Rufty St, Catawba, NC was $1,660. The county assessed it at $416,600.

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