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$242,202
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 Jul 14, 2026

188 OLD HICKORY LN

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$242K
$193K low$291K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$117 (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.$31,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,800

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.43 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28605These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,007
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.59%

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How this home compares

188 Old Hickory Ln 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 less than 98% of homes in Appalachian Ski Mountain
  • Among the smallest lots in Appalachian Ski Mountain

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

This home
$99K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605.

How it measures up in Blowing Rock 28605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blowing Rock 28605.

Estimated value$242,202
CheaperTypical $761,261Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How 188 Old Hickory Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppalachian Ski MountainBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,2022% of homes5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homes7% of homes5% of homes

About 188 Old Hickory Ln

How much is 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is $242,202 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $193,399 to $291,005. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,398 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 5% of them ($242,202 against a typical $761,261) and its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.54 ac). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 9% 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 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Old Hickory Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was $117. The county assessed it at $31,800.

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