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$267,172$218 / 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 $257,000 on Jun 16, 2025

438 FOREST LAKE RD

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,226 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$267K
$208K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$257,000 · Jun 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,434 (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.$216,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,400

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.0.55
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.Deck · 40 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 1.3 mi
M
East Rutherford Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Rutherford Early College High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

438 Forest 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.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Among the newest homes in Forest City 28043

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
$43K$562K

This home is worth more than 75% 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$267,172
CheaperTypical $190,688Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,226 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 438 Forest Lake Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,17275% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21892% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,226 ft²33% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac47% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 438 Forest Lake Rd

How much is 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC is $267,172 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $208,000 to $326,344. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC last sell?

438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC last sold on Jun 16, 2025 for $257,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,226 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC built?

438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC is assigned to Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (elementary), rated A; East Rutherford Middle School (middle), rated D; 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 438 Forest Lake Rd, 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 75% of them ($267,172 against a typical $190,688), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($218 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,226 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 58% 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 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC was $1,434. The county assessed it at $216,400.

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