Rutherford County property record for 137 Center St, Spindale, NC 28160
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale Dec 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1210074 |
| Primary APN | 1210074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,533 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 423 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 137 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPINDALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28160-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LO:14&15 BL:B PL:2-14 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS OF RUTHERFORD INVESTMENT COMPANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORDTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
137 Center St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011610425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Document Number | 0020791556 |
| Book / Page | 2079 / 1556 |
| Map Reference | MB 251 PG 521 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 85TH ST # A, A, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-1815 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020402281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2040/2281 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020174395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2017/4395 |
| Instrument | 201820174395 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020640646 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2064/646 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
| Document Number | 0011610425 |
| Book / Page | 1161 / 425 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700003915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 CENTER ST, 172, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1503 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 137 CENTER ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160-1502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Center St was $2,237.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Municipality | Spindale Town |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,237.00 | $179,500 Land $16,200 Building $163,300 | $179,500 Land $16,200 Building $163,300 |
| 2023 | $178,200 Land $16,200 Building $162,000 | $178,200 Land $16,200 Building $162,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,591.00 | ||
| 2021 | $1,591.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 137 Center St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BROAD RIVER WATER AUTHORITY serves 19,136 people · EPA ID NC0181035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, T-Mobile.
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