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Last sold for $275,000 on Mar 5, 2025

249 HESTER MILL RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,792 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Mar 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,001 (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.$143,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$127,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,400

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Mobile Home
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Porch · 220 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harris Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
M
Chase Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.9 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

249 Hester Mill 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Rutherford County

How it measures up in Rutherfordton 28139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherfordton 28139.

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 249 Hester Mill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²68% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac29% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199463% of homes69% of homes

About 249 Hester Mill Rd

When did 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Mar 5, 2025 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,792 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Rutherford Early College High School (high), rated A-; Chase 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 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 1.83 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1994 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Hester Mill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,001. The county assessed it at $143,400.

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