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$353,427$176 / 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 90How 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

126 RIDGE RD

LOCUST, NC 28097
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,012 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.
1.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$353K
$319K low$388K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,822 (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.$306,759 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$202,169
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,464
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,759

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyStanly
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.27
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.Deck · 192 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

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

E
Locust Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
West Stanly Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
West Stanly High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Stanly County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28097These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,706
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,238
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

126 Ridge Rd 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 67% of homes in Stanly County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Stanly County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Locust 28097

What homes are worth in Locust 28097

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

This home
$137K$692K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Locust 28097.

How it measures up in Locust 28097

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Locust 28097.

Estimated value$353,427
CheaperTypical $378,081Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 126 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLocust 28097Stanly County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,42740% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17636% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than2,012 ft²61% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.27 ac71% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198938% of homes64% of homes

About 126 Ridge Rd

How much is 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC is $353,427 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $318,907 to $387,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC?

126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,012 square feet of living space and a 1.27-acre lot.

When was 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC built?

126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC?

126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC is assigned to Locust Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Stanly Middle School (middle), rated A-; West Stanly High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Stanly County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC compare to other homes in Locust 28097?

Among the 3,344 homes in Locust 28097, it is worth more than 40% of them ($353,427 against a typical $378,081), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($176 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,012 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.27 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1989 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Stanly County, it is worth more than 67% 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 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Ridge Rd, Locust, NC was $2,822. The county assessed it at $306,759.

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