Rutherford County property record for 144 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,952 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $626 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0425200 |
| Primary APN | 0425200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,952 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 15140379 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 425200 |
| Street Address | 144 E MAIN ST |
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-3101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1548075895720000; BLDG.E. MAIN ST. |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Main Street Historic District listed 2002 · 60 contributing resources · NRIS 02000017 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 208, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-0208 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000782880 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Municipality | Forest City Town |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,500 Land $26,100 Building $63,400 | $89,500 Land $26,100 Building $63,400 | |
| 2022 | $626.00 | ||
| 2021 | $626.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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