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$333,038$177 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

274 HORN BOTTOM RD

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,880 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.
7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$333K
$283K low$383K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,658 (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.$291,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$291,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$291,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRutherford
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.00
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 360 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.

E
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
East Rutherford Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Rutherford County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28043These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.319 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,898
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

274 Horn Bottom 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 more than 86% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Older than 67% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Forest City 28043

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

This home
$47K$617K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Forest City 28043.

How it measures up in Forest City 28043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 28043.

Estimated value$333,038
CheaperTypical $189,848Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 274 Horn Bottom Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,03886% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17779% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,880 ft²80% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7 ac93% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than196238% of homes33% of homes

About 274 Horn Bottom Rd

How much is 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC is $333,038 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $282,660 to $383,416. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC?

274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,880 square feet of living space and a 7.00-acre lot.

When was 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC built?

274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC?

274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC is assigned to Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (elementary), rated A; East Rutherford Middle School (middle), rated D; Rutherford Early College High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,473 homes in Forest City 28043, it is worth more than 86% of them ($333,038 against a typical $189,848), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($177 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,880 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (7 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1962 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 69% 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 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 274 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC was $1,658. The county assessed it at $291,100.

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