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$118,496$181 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Oct 9, 2001

139 RIVERFORD RD

BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
2
Beds
1
Baths
654 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$118K
$86K low$151K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Oct 9, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$578 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$99,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyYANCEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
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.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Shed · 144 ft²Porch · 72 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 28705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.6,453
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,153
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,612
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

139 Riverford 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 less than 91% of homes in Yancey County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Older than 87% of homes in Yancey County

What homes are worth in Bakersville 28705

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

This home
$51K$699K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Bakersville 28705.

How it measures up in Bakersville 28705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bakersville 28705.

Estimated value$118,496
CheaperTypical $182,859Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area654 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 139 Riverford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBakersville 28705Yancey County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,49627% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18167% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than654 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac25% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194523% of homes13% of homes

About 139 Riverford Rd

How much is 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC is $118,496 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $86,323 to $150,669. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC last sell?

139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC last sold on Oct 9, 2001 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC?

139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 654 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC built?

139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

How does 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC compare to other homes in Bakersville 28705?

Among the 3,779 homes in Bakersville 28705, it is worth more than 27% of them ($118,496 against a typical $182,859), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($181 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 4% of them (654 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1945 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Yancey County, it is worth more than 9% 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 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC was $578. The county assessed it at $99,600.

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