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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $287,500 on Sep 19, 2019

128 SAPPHIRE LN

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,240 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.
1.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,500 · Sep 19, 2019
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$230,000
AMERIS BK · recorded Sep 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,106 (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.$276,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$276,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.16
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyAvery
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.23
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 544 ft²Patio · 340 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.9 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.1 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi

District: Avery 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.No

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

128 Sapphire Ln 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Avery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% 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.

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,034 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 128 Sapphire Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Avery County
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²59% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.23 ac83% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198140% of homes36% of homes

About 128 Sapphire Ln

When did 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Sep 19, 2019 for $287,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 1.23-acre lot.

When was 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC built?

128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,398 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 59% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 2,034 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.23 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1981 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 128 Sapphire Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,106. The county assessed it at $276,600.

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