Rutherford County property record for 159 Wells Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $980 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0424680 |
| Primary APN | 0424680 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 8852 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0424680 |
| Street Address | 159 WELLS DR |
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-4344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1548157215060000; 101-105 & RES.WELLS |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE W WELLS HOMEPLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10A |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CAROLINA TRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002020748 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 748 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020471581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2047/1581 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Document Number | 0020294363 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WELLS DR FOREST CITY NC 280434344, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Document Number | 0020294363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002029/004363 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10006 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Document Number | 0020200748 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 0748 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $265.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 HAWKS RIDGE DR, 141, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-8262 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Document Number | 0020200750 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020/0750 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.25% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 6% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 WELLS DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4344 |
| Document Number | 0020152232 |
| Book / Page | 2015 / 2232 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001712 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 HAWKS RIDGE DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-8262 |
| Document Number | 201800001713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001713 |
| Name | CAROLINA TRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $180,200 Land $16,500 Building $163,700 | $180,200 Land $16,500 Building $163,700 | |
| 2022 | $980.00 | ||
| 2021 | $980.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 | 0.01% 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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