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$185,366$119 / 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 69How 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

538 E MAIN ST

FOREST CITY, NC 28043
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,564 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$185K
$129K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,954 (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.$182,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,900

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.Ranch
CountyRUTHERFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 354 ft²

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 · 1.7 mi
H
East Rutherford High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
East Rutherford Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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

538 E Main St 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Forest City 28043
  • Older than 86% of 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.

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$44K$562K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$185,366
CheaperTypical $190,688Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 538 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 28043Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,36648% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11939% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²63% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac74% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than194014% of homes14% of homes

About 538 E Main St

How much is 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC is $185,366 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,561 to $242,171. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC last sell?

538 E Main St, Forest City, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC?

538 E Main St, Forest City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC built?

538 E Main St, Forest City, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC?

538 E Main St, Forest City, NC is assigned to Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (elementary), rated A; East Rutherford High School (high), rated C+; East Rutherford Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Rutherford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 E Main St, 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 48% of them ($185,366 against a typical $190,688), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($119 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1940 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 36% 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 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC was $1,954. The county assessed it at $182,900.

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