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$370,082$160 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

291 SQUIRREL DEN RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,317 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.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$370K
$316K low$424K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,915 (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.$401,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$370,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$401,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$401,500

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.Split Level
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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
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.Patio · 198 ft²Porch · 665 ft²

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 · 1.5 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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%

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How this home compares

291 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Older than 74% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139

What homes are worth in Rutherfordton 28139

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

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$70K$927K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$370,082
CheaperTypical $295,165Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,317 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 1.81 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 291 Squirrel Den Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$370,08266% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16038% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than2,317 ft²87% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac27% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195826% of homes28% of homes

About 291 Squirrel Den Rd

How much is 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $370,082 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $315,694 to $424,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,317 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Rutherfordton Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; R-S Middle School (middle), rated C-; R-S Central High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 66% of them ($370,082 against a typical $295,165), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($160 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,317 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 1.81 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1958 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Squirrel Den Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $3,915. The county assessed it at $401,500.

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