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$178,327$95 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Sep 8, 2020

181 RUTHERFORD ST

SPINDALE, NC 28160
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,886 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$178K
$132K low$225K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Sep 8, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$178,327
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$142,662

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,881 (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.$258,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,800

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.0.83
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 32 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.

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

E
Spindale Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Rutherford County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28160These 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.110
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 100.83

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.12%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.616 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,287
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

181 Rutherford 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 less than 68% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Spindale 28160
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Spindale 28160
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Spindale 28160

What homes are worth in Spindale 28160

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

This home
$35K$419K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Spindale 28160.

How it measures up in Spindale 28160

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spindale 28160.

Estimated value$178,327
CheaperTypical $138,822Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,886 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 181 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpindale 28160Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,32766% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9531% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,886 ft²90% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac86% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198485% of homes58% of homes

About 181 Rutherford St

How much is 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC is $178,327 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $131,674 to $224,980. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC last sell?

181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC last sold on Sep 8, 2020 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC?

181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,886 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC built?

181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC?

181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC is assigned to Spindale Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; R-S Middle School (middle), rated C-; Rutherford Early College High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC compare to other homes in Spindale 28160?

Among the 1,585 homes in Spindale 28160, it is worth more than 66% of them ($178,327 against a typical $138,822), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($95 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 90% of them (1,886 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1984 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 32% 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 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Rutherford St, Spindale, NC was $2,881. The county assessed it at $258,800.

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