Rutherford County property record for 168 E Trade St, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 7,239 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1616131 |
| Primary APN | 1616131 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,239 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Canopy | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 31555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 E TRADE ST |
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | BLDG POWELL ST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
168 E Trade St, a commercial property, is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 728, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-0728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 00000AD949 |
| 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $767,400 Land $485,200 Building $282,200 | $767,400 Land $485,200 Building $282,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 168 E Trade 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 168 E Trade St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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