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148 BUXTON ST

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
4
Beds
4
Baths
5,298 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,172,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,032,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,172,400

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.Conventional
CountyWatauga
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.69
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.Patio · 400 ft²Porch · 238 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 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%

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How this home compares

148 Buxton 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Watauga County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Watauga County

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 area5,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 148 Buxton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Living areabigger than5,298 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac61% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19304% of homes3% of homes

About 148 Buxton St

When did 148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Dec 12, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC?

148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5,298 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC built?

148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC?

148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated A; 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 148 Buxton St, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,492 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 97% of them (5,298 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1930 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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