Rutherford County property record for 147 Melody Ln, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0420362 |
| Primary APN | 0420362 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 147 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-2630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | DR G E YOUNG FARM LO:26 PL:07-105 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
147 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 MELODY LN, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-2630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 147 MELODY LN, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-2630 |
| Document Number | 0020710878 |
| Book / Page | 2071 / 878 |
| Map Reference | MB 374 PG 261 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $124.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 MELODY LN, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-2630 |
| Document Number | 0020710883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2071/883 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.2% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.2% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 Melody Ln was $1,233.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,233.00 | $113,800 Land $7,000 Building $106,800 | $113,800 Land $7,000 Building $106,800 |
| 2023 | $113,800 Land $7,000 Building $106,800 | $113,800 Land $7,000 Building $106,800 | |
| 2022 | $281.00 | ||
| 2021 | $281.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 Melody Ln 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 147 Melody Ln is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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