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162 CANDLE ST

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
0
Baths
2,229 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,543 (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.$294,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$294,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$294,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ashe County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.2 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28694These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,384
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

162 Candle 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 81% of homes in Ashe County
  • Older than 82% of homes in West Jefferson 28694

How it measures up in West Jefferson 28694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Jefferson 28694.

Living area2,229 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 162 Candle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Jefferson 28694Ashe County
Living areabigger than2,229 ft²79% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac56% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than196518% of homes21% of homes

About 162 Candle St

When did 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC last sell?

162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC?

162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC has 2,229 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC built?

162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a modular home.

What schools serve 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC?

162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC is assigned to Ashe County High School (high), rated C-; Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC compare to other homes in West Jefferson 28694?

Among the 4,916 homes in West Jefferson 28694, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,229 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1965 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 162 Candle St, West Jefferson, NC was $1,543. The county assessed it at $294,500.

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