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285 MORNINGSTAR LAKE RD

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,620 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.
1992
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.$235 (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.$44,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,000

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
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.1993
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
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 · 480 ft²Shed · 480 ft²Patio · 480 ft²

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

M
Chase Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Harris Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Chase High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

285 Morningstar Lake 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 67% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Newer than 81% 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.

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 285 Morningstar Lake Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²67% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199281% of homes67% of homes

About 285 Morningstar Lake Rd

When did 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC last sell?

285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,620 square feet of living space.

When was 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC built?

285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC is assigned to Chase Middle School (middle), rated C+; Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Chase High School (high), rated B. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,472 homes in Forest City 28043, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²) and it is newer than 81% of them (1992 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Morningstar Lake Rd, Forest City, NC was $235. The county assessed it at $44,000.

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