Rutherford County property record for 256 Georgia Ave, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0423073 |
| Primary APN | 0423073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 194 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 658 sqft |
| Gazebo | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 256 GEORGIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-3728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | JA WILKIE LO:24 PL:1-113 |
| Legal Subdivision | J A WILKIE PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
256 Georgia Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of August 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 GEORGIA AVE, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-3792 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009920083 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 256 GEORGIA AVE, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-3728 |
| Document Number | 0020383711 |
| Book / Page | 002038 / 003711 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 245 GEORGIA AVE FOREST CITY NC 280433792, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-3792 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Georgia Ave was $2,804.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,804.00 | $264,300 Land $22,000 Building $242,300 | $264,300 Land $22,000 Building $242,300 |
| 2023 | $264,300 Land $22,000 Building $242,300 | $264,300 Land $22,000 Building $242,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,474.00 | ||
| 2021 | $1,474.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Georgia Ave 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 256 Georgia Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 196 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 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet.
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