Parcels with improvements, Use Not SpecifiedOther
Last sold for $15,000 on Feb 4, 2025
229 BENNETT RD
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
0
Baths
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Feb 4, 2025
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$285 (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.$9,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,800
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.39 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.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
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(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.
EHM
Pinnacle Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
R-S Central High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 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
229 Bennett 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.
How it measures up in Rutherfordton 28139
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherfordton 28139.
Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger
Bigger than 37% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rutherfordton 28139 | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.1 ac | 37% of homes | 52% of homes |
About 229 Bennett Rd
When did 229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?
229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Feb 4, 2025 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?
229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Pinnacle Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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.
What are the property taxes on 229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Bennett Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $285. The county assessed it at $9,800.
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- 259 Bennett Rd$160K259 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,599 ft² · Sold $65K · Mar 2017
- 272 Bennett Rd$351K518 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 960 ft² · Sold $73K · Jul 2020
- 312 Bennett Rd$238K0.2 mi · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 ft² · Sold $71K · Feb 2004
- 315 Bennett Rd0.2 mi · 2 bd · 2 ba · 924 ft² · Sold $35K · Jun 2021
- 319 Bennett Rd0.2 mi · 2 bd · 2 ba · 840 ft² · Sold $7K · Jul 1999
- 280 Bennett Rd$432K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,040 ft² · Sold $356K · Aug 2020
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- 352 Bennett Rd0.3 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 ft² · Sold $9K · Dec 2020
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