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$1,214,469$463 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1157 MAIN ST

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
0
Baths
2,625 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$955K low$1.5M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,214,469
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$971,575

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,998 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$715,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$181,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$534,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$715,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$715,110

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.1 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

How this home compares

1157 Main St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Watauga County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Older than 98% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$99K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605.

How it measures up in Blowing Rock 28605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blowing Rock 28605.

Estimated value$1,214,469
CheaperTypical $760,444Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$463
CheaperTypical $397Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area2,625 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,029 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1157 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,214,46978% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46366% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than2,625 ft²70% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than19202% of homes2% of homes

About 1157 Main St

How much is 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC is $1,214,469 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $954,512 to $1,474,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC?

1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC has 2,625 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC built?

1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC?

1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,398 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 78% of them ($1,214,469 against a typical $760,444), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($463 against a typical $397), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,625 ft² against a typical 2,029 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1920 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 91% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1157 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC was $2,998. The county assessed it at $715,110.

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