$265,900
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

1173 Cat Square Rd Vale, NC 28168

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,687 Sq Ft
2.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$99 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Union Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Traditional farmhouse in the country - Three bedrooms and 2 full baths; Walk-in pantry; Hardwood floors; 3 fireplaces; Claw foot tub; Formal dining room and living room; Extra flex room; Tin ceilings are from the original roof; Cellar type basement area; Sunporch; 2 car carport; Metal roof; County water. All of this and 2 acres of land.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Dick

Apple Realty of Lincolnton Brokerage Email: dianedick1969@gmail.com License #165373 Listed on: 06/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Pilar Carroll

Lake Norman Realty, Inc. License #313816

Lake Norman Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,446

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 280 x 330 x 270 x 320
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-S

Parking

  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Union Elementary School
  • West Lincoln Middle School
  • West Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12994

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,446

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 98.96
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: dianedick1969@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Pantry
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1813
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 362
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 362
  • Sq Ft Upper: 874
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2687
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Living Area: 2687
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Aluminum
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Porch
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: County Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: West Lincoln
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Orchard(s), Level, Paved, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 2.011
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 12994
  • Lot Size: 280 x 330 x 270 x 320
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-S

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Union
  • High School: West Lincoln

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Rutledge Talia Ann and Rutledge Talia Anne
Bought by
Durham Sean and Durham Abigail
Seller's Agent
Diane Dick
Apple Realty of Lincolnton
Buyer's Agent
Pilar Carroll
Lake Norman Realty, Inc.
List Price
$265,900
Sold Price
$265,900
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1399.16%
Original Mortgage
$239,310
Outstanding Balance
$239,310
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,089

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2024
Sold by
Alvarado Andrew
Bought by
Rutledge Talia Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2014
Sold by
Rutledge Edgar Lewis and Rutledge Helen
Bought by
Alvarado Andrew and Alvarado Talia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2010
Sold by
Rutledge Talia A and Shutt David R
Bought by
Rutledge Edgar Lewis and Rutledge Helen Mosteller

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2001
Bought by
Rutledge Talia and David Ray Shutt
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $266,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $266,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $239,310 New Conventional
Closed $239,310 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $265,900 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $265,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,446 $209,321 $38,672 $170,649
2024 $1,426 $209,321 $38,672 $170,649
2023 $1,421 $209,321 $38,672 $170,649
2022 $1,018 $121,413 $28,852 $92,561
2021 $1,018 $121,413 $28,852 $92,561
2020 $879 $121,413 $28,852 $92,561
2019 $879 $121,413 $28,852 $92,561
2018 $916 $110,788 $26,751 $84,037
2017 $815 $110,788 $26,751 $84,037
2016 $777 $110,788 $26,751 $84,037
2015 $847 $110,788 $26,751 $84,037
2014 $781 $103,722 $28,055 $75,667
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4274063

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 12994