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$690,707$288 / 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 90How 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 $505,000 on Sep 29, 2020

16026 VALE RIDGE DR

CHARLOTTE, NC 28278
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,395 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$691K
$619K low$763K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Sep 29, 2020

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.$635,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$465,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$635,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMecklenburg
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Forced Air
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Palisades Park Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Palisades High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28278These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,716
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,130
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

16026 Vale 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 84% of homes in Charlotte 28278
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Pleasant Hill Road
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Pleasant Hill Road
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Pleasant Hill Road
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Mecklenburg County

What homes are worth in Charlotte 28278

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

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$267K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Charlotte 28278.

How it measures up in Charlotte 28278

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charlotte 28278.

Estimated value$690,707
CheaperTypical $466,982Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area2,395 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,545 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 16026 Vale Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePleasant Hill RoadCharlotte 28278Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$690,70777% of homes84% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28893% of homes92% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,395 ft²27% of homes44% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac31% of homes42% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than201872% of homes85% of homes93% of homes

About 16026 Vale Ridge Dr

How much is 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC is $690,707 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $618,839 to $762,575. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC last sell?

16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC last sold on Sep 29, 2020 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC?

16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,395 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC built?

16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC?

16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC is assigned to Palisades Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Palisades High School (high), rated C; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16026 Vale Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC compare to other homes in Charlotte 28278?

Among the 13,945 homes in Charlotte 28278, it is worth more than 84% of them ($690,707 against a typical $466,982), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($288 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 44% of them (2,395 ft² against a typical 2,545 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2018 against a typical 2008). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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