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$296,793$167 / 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 80How 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

542 CROSS RIDGE DR

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,778 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.
3.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1800
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$297K
$238K low$356K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,140 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$214,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,496
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.57
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Polk Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.1 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.6 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi

District: Polk 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

542 Cross Ridge Dr 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.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Among the oldest 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
$65K$847K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$296,793
CheaperTypical $276,656Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,778 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size3.57 ac
SmallerTypical 1.78 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1800
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 542 Cross Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139
Estimated valuepricier than$296,79355% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16750% of homes
Living areabigger than1,778 ft²66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.57 ac69% of homes
Year builtnewer than1800almost no homes

About 542 Cross Ridge Dr

How much is 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC is $296,793 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $238,023 to $355,563. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Sep 4, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,778 square feet of living space and a 3.57-acre lot.

When was 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC built?

542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1800, making it 226 years old.

What schools serve 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to Polk Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated C-; Polk County High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,473 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is worth more than 55% of them ($296,793 against a typical $276,656), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($167 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,778 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (3.57 ac against a typical 1.78 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1800 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Cross Ridge Dr, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,140. The county assessed it at $214,510.

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