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$147,770$155 / 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 67How 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

241 CARDINAL RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
2
Beds
1
Baths
952 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$148K
$100K low$196K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,670 (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.$127,700 (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.$117,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,700

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.0.49
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

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 SchoolC
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

241 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 85% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% 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.

This home
$73K$883K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$147,770
CheaperTypical $287,525Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1.82 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 241 Cardinal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,77015% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15537% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac13% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than198753% of homes61% of homes

About 241 Cardinal Rd

How much is 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $147,770 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $99,584 to $195,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

241 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 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 15% of them ($147,770 against a typical $287,525), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($155 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 8% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 1.82 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1987 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 23% 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 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 241 Cardinal Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,670. The county assessed it at $127,700.

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