Rutherford County property record for 247 Short Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $361 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1600944 |
| Primary APN | 1600944 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 23325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 SHORT RD |
| City | ELLENBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28040-9792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1578076952540000; RES W/S SR 1777 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32M |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLFAX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 961002 |
247 Short Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of December 28, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 427 W CHURCH ST, BOSTIC, NC 28018-6821 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002077915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2077 / 915 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 247 SHORT RD, ELLENBORO, NC 28040-9792 |
| Document Number | 0020770915 |
| Book / Page | 2077 / 915 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 416 JAMES RD, MOORESBORO, NC 28114-8707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 427 W CHURCH ST, BOSTIC, NC 28018-6821 |
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Municipality | Ellenboro Town |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,700 Land $16,500 Building $48,200 | $64,700 Land $16,500 Building $48,200 | |
| 2022 | $361.00 | ||
| 2021 | $361.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Short 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 247 Short Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 ELLENBORO serves 2,322 people · EPA ID NC0181038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TOWN OF FOREST CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 17 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 88 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: Pangaea Internet.
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