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$428,431$301 / 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 93How 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 $64,000 on Oct 1, 1979

1673 RUFTY ST

CATAWBA, NC 28609
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,421 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$428K
$399K low$458K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,000 · Oct 1, 1979

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,445 (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.$613,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$183,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$613,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$613,600

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.106 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 280 ft²

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 · 6.7 mi
E
Catawba Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 6.7 mi
M
Mill Creek Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.8 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

1673 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 80% of homes in Catawba 28609
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Catawba 28609

What homes are worth in Catawba 28609

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

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$41K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 80% 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$428,431
CheaperTypical $252,897Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,421 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1673 Rufty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatawba 28609Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,43180% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30188% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,421 ft²36% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac29% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197838% of homes47% of homes

About 1673 Rufty St

How much is 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC is $428,431 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $399,185 to $457,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC last sell?

1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC last sold on Oct 1, 1979 for $64,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,421 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC built?

1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

1673 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 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC compare to other homes in Catawba 28609?

Among the 3,317 homes in Catawba 28609, it is worth more than 80% of them ($428,431 against a typical $252,897), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($301 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,421 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 1.04 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1978 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 80% 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 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1673 Rufty St, Catawba, NC was $2,445. The county assessed it at $613,600.

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