Rutherford County property record for 143 Simpson St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $148 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1650529 |
| Primary APN | 1650529 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Heated Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 275 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 56199 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 SIMPSON ST |
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139-3137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR-3 |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST LOREV PL36-18 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORDTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 960503 |
143 Simpson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 143 SIMPSON ST, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-3137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201400006659 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1099 / 854 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 143 SIMPSON ST, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-3137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 SIMPSON ST, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-3137 |
| Document Number | 0020481789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2048/1789 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 284 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Municipality | Rutherfordton Town |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,300 Land $20,000 Building $180,300 | $200,300 Land $20,000 Building $180,300 | |
| 2022 | $148.00 (-90.04%) | ||
| 2021 | $1,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Simpson 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 143 Simpson St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
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