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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $160,000 on Jun 5, 2020

162 RIVER LOOP

NEWLAND, NC 28657
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,292 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.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Jun 5, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$820 (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.$205,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$205,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyAvery
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Deck · 524 ft²Patio · 524 ft²Porch · 340 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Crossnore Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28657These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

162 River Loop 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Avery County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Newland 28657

How it measures up in Newland 28657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newland 28657.

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 162 River Loop ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewland 28657Avery County
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²41% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than199268% of homes61% of homes

About 162 River Loop

When did 162 River Loop, Newland, NC last sell?

162 River Loop, Newland, NC last sold on Jun 5, 2020 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 162 River Loop, Newland, NC?

162 River Loop, Newland, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,292 square feet of living space.

When was 162 River Loop, Newland, NC built?

162 River Loop, Newland, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 162 River Loop, Newland, NC?

162 River Loop, Newland, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D+; Avery County High School (high), rated C-; Crossnore Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 162 River Loop, Newland, NC compare to other homes in Newland 28657?

Among the 9,110 homes in Newland 28657, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²) and it is newer than 68% of them (1992 against a typical 1984). 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 River Loop, Newland, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 162 River Loop, Newland, NC was $820. The county assessed it at $205,000.

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