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281 SQUIRREL DEN RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,526 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.
3.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,598 (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.$368,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$304,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$368,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.3.27
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

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

281 Squirrel Den 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 93% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Older than 74% 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.

Living area2,526 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size3.27 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 281 Squirrel Den Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than2,526 ft²90% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.27 ac68% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195926% of homes29% of homes

About 281 Squirrel Den Rd

When did 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,526 square feet of living space and a 3.27-acre lot.

When was 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,526 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (3.27 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1959 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 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $3,598. The county assessed it at $368,600.

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