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197 RIDLEY RANCH RD

HIDDENITE, NC 28636
1
Beds
1
Baths
520 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$204 (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.$27,979 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,639
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,979
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,979

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.23
72
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.46 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.

M
East Alexander Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.9 mi
E
Hiddenite Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.9 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi

District: Alexander County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28636These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.5,136
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,796
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,120
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

197 Ridley Ranch Rd 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Hiddenite 28636
  • Among the smallest lots in Hiddenite 28636
  • Older than 84% of homes in Alexander County

How it measures up in Hiddenite 28636

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hiddenite 28636.

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 197 Ridley Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHiddenite 28636Alexander County
Living areabigger than520 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 acalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than196019% of homes16% of homes

About 197 Ridley Ranch Rd

When did 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC last sell?

197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC?

197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 520 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC built?

197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC?

197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC is assigned to East Alexander Middle School (middle), rated C; Hiddenite Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Alexander Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alexander County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC compare to other homes in Hiddenite 28636?

Among the 2,113 homes in Hiddenite 28636, it is bigger than almost none of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.22 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1960 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC was $204. The county assessed it at $27,979.

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