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$253,745$360 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

148 ROYAL OAKS DR

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
704 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.
1985
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

$254K
$180K low$328K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$825 (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.$207,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$207,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWATAUGA
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.Porch · 96 ft²

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 · 0.2 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%

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How this home compares

148 Royal Oaks Dr 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 94% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 97% 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
$131K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 6% 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$253,745
CheaperTypical $750,749Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$360
CheaperTypical $395Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 148 Royal Oaks Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,7456% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36040% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than198547% of homes48% of homes

About 148 Royal Oaks Dr

How much is 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is $253,745 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $179,524 to $327,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 704 square feet of living space.

When was 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC built?

148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

148 Royal Oaks Dr, 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 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,399 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 6% of them ($253,745 against a typical $750,749), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($360 against a typical $395), it is bigger than 3% of them (704 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1985 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 11% 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 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Royal Oaks Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was $825. The county assessed it at $207,700.

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