Rutherford County property record for 478 Old Wagy Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0423479 |
| Primary APN | 0423479 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 396 sqft |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 478 OLD WAGY RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-9474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1549102686430000; RES.PLEAS.GR.CH.RD. |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Rutherford County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 OLD WAGY RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-9474 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2077 / 4628 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010110105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Property Address | 478 OLD WAGY RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-9474 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020622822 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2062/2822 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $1,766.00 (+116.69%) | $164,900 (-) Land $7,000 Building $157,900 | $164,900 (-) Land $7,000 Building $157,900 |
| 2023 | $164,900 Land $7,000 Building $157,900 | $164,900 Land $7,000 Building $157,900 | |
| 2022 | $815.00 | ||
| 2021 | $815.00 |
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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% 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 202 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 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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