Rutherford County property record for 288 Washington St, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1609317 |
| Primary APN | 1609317 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 288 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-4239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | HARMON HEIGHTS LO:30TO34 PL:1-112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 30TO34 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 TRADEWIND DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2066 / 3339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 288 WASHINGTON ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4239 |
| Document Number | 2106003272 |
| Book / Page | 2106 / 3272 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 288 WASHINGTON ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-4239 |
| Document Number | 0020663339 |
| Book / Page | 2066 / 3339 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 112 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $134.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 BOSTIC RD, 207, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-8114 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 TRADEWIND DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9244 |
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 | $1,025.00 (+137.27%) | $93,900 (+12.73%) Land $13,200 Building $80,700 | $93,900 (+12.73%) Land $13,200 Building $80,700 |
| 2023 | $83,300 Land $13,200 Building $70,100 | $83,300 Land $13,200 Building $70,100 | |
| 2022 | $432.00 | ||
| 2021 | $432.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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