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Last sold for $35,000 on Dec 27, 2019

1891 GRASSY KNOB RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
2.08 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Dec 27, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$176 (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.$34,971 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,971
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,832
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,971

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Sunny View Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Polk County Schools

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

1891 Grassy Knob Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139

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 area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size2.08 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 1891 Grassy Knob Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.08 ac56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197843% of homes

About 1891 Grassy Knob Rd

When did 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Dec 27, 2019 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 2.08-acre lot.

When was 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Sunny View Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated C-; Polk County High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 13% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (2.08 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1978 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 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1891 Grassy Knob Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $176. The county assessed it at $34,971.

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