Rutherford County property record for 185 John Smith Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,401 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1606543 |
| Primary APN | 1606543 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,401 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 963 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 25970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139-9211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR-2 |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1519155392760000; RES ST RD 1152 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2B |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORDTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
185 John Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 JOHN SMITH RD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-9211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000522197 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,700 Land $24,600 Building $236,100 | $260,700 Land $24,600 Building $236,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,826.00 | ||
| 2021 | $1,826.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 John Smith Rd 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 185 John Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pangaea Internet, Spectrum, Verizon.
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