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$213,564$67 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Jun 21, 2024

281 W MAIN ST

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
1
Baths
3,200 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.
0.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$214K
$167K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jun 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,278 (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.$213,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$183,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRutherford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.88
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
East Rutherford Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 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

281 W Main St 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Older than 73% 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
$44K$580K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$213,564
CheaperTypical $190,431Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 281 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,56459% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$678% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than3,200 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.88 ac61% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than195629% of homes27% of homes

About 281 W Main St

How much is 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC is $213,564 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $166,532 to $260,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC last sell?

281 W Main St, Forest City, NC last sold on Jun 21, 2024 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC?

281 W Main St, Forest City, NC has 1 bathrooms, 3,200 square feet of living space and a 0.88-acre lot.

When was 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC built?

281 W Main St, Forest City, NC was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC?

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

How does 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,472 homes in Forest City 28043, it is worth more than 59% of them ($213,564 against a typical $190,431), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($67 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.88 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1956 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 44% 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 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 W Main St, Forest City, NC was $2,278. The county assessed it at $213,900.

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