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491 Waterside Dr

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 20036 units1,506–2,430 ft²
$5.7M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$989K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$474
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+4.9%vs the Blowing Rock ZIP median sale $/ft² ($452)

Sales Performance

$985K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-1.0%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
16.7%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
2010201520182020202120252026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
2010201520182020202120252026

9 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

2 bed
3 units
3 bed
3 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,239 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
4 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$795K–$799K
2 units
$981K–$997K
2 units
$1M–$1.1M
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.33%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.50%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.15%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$998,996
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,130
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit C-6Apr 13, 2026$985,000Unit C-5May 5, 2025$995,000Unit C-6Feb 25, 2021$585,000Unit C-3Jun 11, 2020$490,000Unit C-4Nov 1, 2018$500,000Unit C-1Nov 20, 2015$250,000Unit C-6Oct 8, 2015$415,000Unit C-1Oct 1, 2010$530,000Unit C-5Sep 24, 2010$530,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWATAUGA
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 158 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28605These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,007
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

491 Waterside Dr # C-1
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 ft²
$799K
491 Waterside Dr # C-2
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 ft²
$795K
491 Waterside Dr # C-3
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,430 ft²
$981K
491 Waterside Dr # C-4
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,239 ft²
$1.1M
491 Waterside Dr # C-5
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,254 ft²
$1M
491 Waterside Dr # C-6
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,239 ft²
$997K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 491 Waterside Dr

How many units are in 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC has 6 residential units across built in 2003, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 6 units at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is $988,878. That works out to $474 per square foot. Units run from 1,506 to 2,430 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC expensive for Blowing Rock?

Units at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC carry a median of $474 per square foot, 5% above the Blowing Rock median of $452 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

1 units at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC sold in the last 12 months, out of 9 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 16.7% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $985K.

Have units at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC appreciated?

Across 4 repeat sales of the same unit, 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC returned a median 5.5% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.3 years.

What floor plans does 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC have?

The most common plan at 491 Waterside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is a 3-bedroom of 2,239 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $1,038,773. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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