Rutherford County property record for 553 Ferry Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 488 acres (21,293,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,967,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $19,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0916036 |
| Primary APN | 0916036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 21,293,870 sqft (488 acres) |
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| Street Address | 553 FERRY RD |
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| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28043-9774 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | PL:37-197 |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGH SHOALS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 961102 |
553 Ferry Rd is owned by a company that bought it in August 2019.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of August 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 241 RALPH MCGILL BLVD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30308-3374 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE GRP |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE GRP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 4007 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020244001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 553 FERRY RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-9774 |
| Document Number | 0020244007 |
| Book / Page | 002024 / 004007 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE GRP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15,934.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 250 VESEY ST NEW YORK NY 102811052, NEW YORK, NY 10281-1052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 553 FERRY RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-9774 |
| Document Number | 0020244001 |
| Book / Page | 002024 / 004001 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE GRP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 250 VESEY ST NEW YORK NY 102811052, NEW YORK, NY 10281-1052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Ferry Rd was $19,674.
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of August 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,674.00 | $3,419,800 Land $3,371,900 Building $47,900 | $3,419,800 Land $3,371,900 Building $47,900 |
| 2023 | $3,419,800 Land $3,371,900 Building $47,900 | $3,419,800 Land $3,371,900 Building $47,900 | |
| 2022 | $22,371.00 | ||
| 2021 | $22,371.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 553 Ferry 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 553 Ferry Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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