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$80,032$88 / 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 57How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

197 ALABAMA ST

SPINDALE, NC 28160
2
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$80K
$46K low$114K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$636 (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.$90,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,500

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1966
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
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.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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 188 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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%

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How this home compares

197 Alabama 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 93% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Spindale 28160
  • Older than 93% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Spindale 28160

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

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$37K$400K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$80,032
CheaperTypical $134,867Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 197 Alabama St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpindale 28160Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,03218% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8828% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²18% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac73% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than192518% of homes7% of homes

About 197 Alabama St

How much is 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC is $80,032 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $45,655 to $114,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC last sell?

197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC?

197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC built?

197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC?

197 Alabama 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 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC compare to other homes in Spindale 28160?

Among the 1,585 homes in Spindale 28160, it is worth more than 18% of them ($80,032 against a typical $134,867), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($88 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 18% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1925 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 7% 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 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Alabama St, Spindale, NC was $636. The county assessed it at $90,500.

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