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Last sold for $19,000 on Mar 10, 2021

286 OLD CAROLEEN RD

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,633 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.
4.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
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.$19,000 · Mar 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,478 (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.$616,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$559,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$616,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRUTHERFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.21
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

286 Old Caroleen 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Forest City 28043
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Newer than 82% 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 area3,633 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 286 Old Caroleen Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Living areabigger than3,633 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.21 ac91% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199382% of homes68% of homes

About 286 Old Caroleen Rd

When did 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC last sell?

286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC last sold on Mar 10, 2021 for $19,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC?

286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,633 square feet of living space and a 4.21-acre lot.

When was 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC built?

286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC compare to other homes in Forest City 28043?

Among the 7,473 homes in Forest City 28043, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,633 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (4.21 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1993 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 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC was $6,478. The county assessed it at $616,200.

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