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Last sold for $208,500 on Nov 21, 2018

971 MATTHEW CHURCH RD

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344 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.
24.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$208,500 · Nov 21, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,936 (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.$312,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,700

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.34 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.24.90
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 · 304 ft²Porch · 540 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
R-S Central High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Pinnacle Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.2 mi
M
R-S Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 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

971 Matthew Church 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Rutherfordton 28139
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Rutherford County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Rutherford County

How it measures up in Rutherfordton 28139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherfordton 28139.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size24.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 971 Matthew Church Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherfordton 28139Rutherford County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²35% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than24.9 ac94% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199769% of homes74% of homes

About 971 Matthew Church Rd

When did 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sell?

971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC last sold on Nov 21, 2018 for $208,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 24.90-acre lot.

When was 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC built?

971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC is assigned to R-S Central High School (high), rated C-; Pinnacle Elementary School (elementary), 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 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC compare to other homes in Rutherfordton 28139?

Among the 7,472 homes in Rutherfordton 28139, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (24.9 ac against a typical 1.83 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1997 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 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Matthew Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC was $1,936. The county assessed it at $312,700.

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