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$645,700$369 / 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 80How 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

1653 RIVER FRONT DR

JEFFERSON, NC 28640
0
Baths
1,750 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.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$646K
$517K low$774K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,479 (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.$276,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Rustic
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 3.9 mi
E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.3 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.2 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28640These 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.138
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 100.92

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,595
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.60%

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How this home compares

1653 River Front 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 Ashe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Jefferson 28640
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Ashe County

What homes are worth in Jefferson 28640

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

This home
$62K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Jefferson 28640.

How it measures up in Jefferson 28640

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jefferson 28640.

Estimated value$645,700
CheaperTypical $379,627Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$369
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1653 River Front Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson 28640Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$645,70078% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36986% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²56% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac55% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than198745% of homes45% of homes

About 1653 River Front Dr

How much is 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC is $645,700 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $517,186 to $774,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC last sell?

1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC?

1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC has 1,750 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC built?

1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a rustic home.

What schools serve 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC?

1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC is assigned to Ashe County High School (high), rated C-; Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC compare to other homes in Jefferson 28640?

Among the 2,605 homes in Jefferson 28640, it is worth more than 78% of them ($645,700 against a typical $379,627), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($369 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1987 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 84% 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 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1653 River Front Dr, Jefferson, NC was $1,479. The county assessed it at $276,900.

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