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$189,602$130 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $120,000 on Jun 1, 2018

197 GRANDFATHER TRL

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,456 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$190K
$160K low$219K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jun 1, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,286 (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.$189,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,800

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.3.00
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 16 ft²Patio · 154 ft²

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
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.2 mi

District: Rutherford 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

197 Grandfather Trl 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 76% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

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

This home
$64K$830K

This home is worth more than 24% 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.

Estimated value$189,602
CheaperTypical $291,496Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 197 Grandfather Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,60224% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13021% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²44% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac66% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than200381% of homes83% of homes

About 197 Grandfather Trl

How much is 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC is $189,602 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $160,249 to $218,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Jun 1, 2018 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC?

197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC built?

197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC?

197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; R-S Central High School (high), rated C; R-S Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 24% of them ($189,602 against a typical $291,496), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($130 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (3 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2003 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 37% 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 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Grandfather Trl, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,286. The county assessed it at $189,800.

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