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$446,346$226 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Mar 11, 2020

291 MARTIN RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,973 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.
5.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$446K
$385K low$508K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Mar 11, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$235,241
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$188,193
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$211,105
SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,586 (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.$239,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$239,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,500

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.5.14
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
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.Porch · 312 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Rutherfordton Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Rutherford County Schools

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

291 Martin 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 81% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Rutherford County

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

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

This home
$67K$848K

This home is worth more than 79% 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.

Estimated value$446,346
CheaperTypical $289,049Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,973 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size5.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 291 Martin Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$446,34679% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22672% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,973 ft²77% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.14 ac77% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than197844% of homes52% of homes

About 291 Martin Rd

How much is 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $446,346 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $384,679 to $508,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Mar 11, 2020 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,973 square feet of living space and a 5.14-acre lot.

When was 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Rutherfordton Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; R-S Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 79% of them ($446,346 against a typical $289,049), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($226 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,973 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (5.14 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1978 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 81% 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 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Martin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,586. The county assessed it at $239,500.

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