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$485,855$266 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $29,900 on Dec 31, 1997

1521 FOREST RIDGE DR

STANLEY, NC 28164
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,824 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$486K
$454K low$518K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,900 · Dec 31, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,687 (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.$421,717 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,823
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$361,894
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,717
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,717

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.Ranch
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Catawba Springs Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
H
East Lincoln High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
East Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi

District: Lincoln County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28164These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.17,730
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.415 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,049
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,057
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

1521 Forest Ridge 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 more than 68% of homes in Stanley 28164
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Stanley 28164
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Stanley 28164

What homes are worth in Stanley 28164

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

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$112K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Stanley 28164.

How it measures up in Stanley 28164

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stanley 28164.

Estimated value$485,855
CheaperTypical $379,655Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,667 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 1521 Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStanley 28164Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,85568% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26681% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²58% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac71% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than199961% of homes57% of homes

About 1521 Forest Ridge Dr

How much is 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC is $485,855 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $453,631 to $518,079. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC last sell?

1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC last sold on Dec 31, 1997 for $29,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC?

1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC built?

1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC?

1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC is assigned to Catawba Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Lincoln High School (high), rated A-; East Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lincoln County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC compare to other homes in Stanley 28164?

Among the 6,315 homes in Stanley 28164, it is worth more than 68% of them ($485,855 against a typical $379,655), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($266 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,667 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1999 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 63% 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 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1521 Forest Ridge Dr, Stanley, NC was $2,687. The county assessed it at $421,717.

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