Rutherford County property record for 538 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,954 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0426332 |
| Primary APN | 0426332 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 354 sqft |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 E MAIN ST |
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| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-3229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OI |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1548089787560000; RES. E. MAIN ST. |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOL SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Main Street Historic District listed 2005 · 118 contributing resources · NRIS 05001450 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 E Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of August 3, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E MAIN ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-3229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 E Main St was $1,954.
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 | $1,954.00 | $182,900 Land $85,000 Building $97,900 | $182,900 Land $85,000 Building $97,900 |
| 2023 | $182,900 Land $85,000 Building $97,900 | $182,900 Land $85,000 Building $97,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,209.00 | ||
| 2021 | $1,209.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 E Main St 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 538 E Main St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 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 |
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| 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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