Rutherford County property record for 149 Benton Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1212394 |
| Primary APN | 1212394 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 658 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 658 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 149 BENTON LN |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139-2397 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR-3 |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1610156388350000; RES HILLSIDE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HICK SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORDTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 960502 |
149 Benton Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2007.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of August 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 BENTON LN, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-2397 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009300445 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Benton Ln was $1,376.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,376.00 | $138,100 Land $9,500 Building $128,600 | $138,100 Land $9,500 Building $128,600 |
| 2023 | $138,100 Land $9,500 Building $128,600 | $138,100 Land $9,500 Building $128,600 | |
| 2022 | $760.00 | ||
| 2021 | $760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Benton 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 149 Benton Ln is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | 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 114 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pangaea Internet, Spectrum.
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