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$191,245$197 / 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 79How 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 $139,500 on Jun 16, 2022

203 CARDINAL RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
2
Beds
1
Baths
972 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.
0.59 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$191K
$151K low$231K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,500 · Jun 16, 2022
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.$50,095
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$40,076
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.74%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$141,150
STATE EMPLOYEES CU · 3.9% 1 · recorded Jun 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,694 (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.$129,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,900

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.0.59
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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
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.Patio · 140 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.

M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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%

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

203 Cardinal 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

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

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$67K$851K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$191,245
CheaperTypical $289,580Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 203 Cardinal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$191,24525% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19759% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac18% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198450% of homes58% of homes

About 203 Cardinal Rd

How much is 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $191,245 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $151,090 to $231,400. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Jun 16, 2022 for $139,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

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

How does 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 25% of them ($191,245 against a typical $289,580), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($197 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 10% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1984 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 36% 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 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 203 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,694. The county assessed it at $129,900.

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