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$248,416$164 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Oct 22, 2018

229 CARDINAL RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,516 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$248K
$208K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Oct 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,321 (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.$191,800 (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.$181,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$191,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,800

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.0.50
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 · 168 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 52 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.

M
R-S Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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

229 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 85% 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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$66K$883K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$248,416
CheaperTypical $295,909Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 229 Cardinal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,41638% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16440% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,516 ft²49% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac15% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than198551% of homes59% of homes

About 229 Cardinal Rd

How much is 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $248,416 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $208,486 to $288,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Oct 22, 2018 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,516 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to R-S Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 38% of them ($248,416 against a typical $295,909), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($164 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,516 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1985 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 52% 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 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,321. The county assessed it at $191,800.

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