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$850,226$149 / 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 81How 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 $453,000 on Aug 2, 2010

539 COVE RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
4
Beds
6 / 1
Baths
5,696 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.
76.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$850K
$692K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$453,000 · Aug 2, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,312 (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.$1,896,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$545,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,351,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,896,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,896,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.76.71
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Fan Cooling
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 · 768 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pinnacle Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
R-S Central High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 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

539 Cove 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 98% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Among the largest homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Among the largest lots in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Newer than 93% 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.

This home
$64K$824K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$850,226
CheaperTypical $277,083Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area5,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size76.71 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 539 Cove Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Estimated valuepricier than$850,22698% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14939% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than5,696 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than76.71 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than201493% of homes93% of homes

About 539 Cove Rd

How much is 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is $850,226 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $691,637 to $1,008,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Aug 2, 2010 for $453,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,696 square feet of living space and a 76.71-acre lot.

When was 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

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

How does 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 98% of them ($850,226 against a typical $277,083), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($149 against a typical $169), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,696 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (76.71 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2014 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Rutherford County, it is worth more than 97% 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 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $11,312. The county assessed it at $1,896,700.

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