Rutherford County property record for 137 Walker Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,506 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $982 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0427612 |
| Primary APN | 0427612 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 137 WALKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-5926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANDY MUSH PARK LO:45TO48 PL:5-78 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY MUSH PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 45TO48 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
137 Walker Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of August 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 WALKER DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-5926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164696760002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1120 / 341 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011200341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Walker Dr was $982.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $982.00 | $130,200 Land $10,000 Building $120,200 | $130,200 Land $10,000 Building $120,200 |
| 2023 | $130,200 Land $10,000 Building $120,200 | $130,200 Land $10,000 Building $120,200 | |
| 2022 | $620.00 | ||
| 2021 | $620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Walker Dr 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 Walker Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | TOWN OF FOREST CITY serves 21,521 people · EPA ID NC0181010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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