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205 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD

BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,344 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$334,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$307,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,300

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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 Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Valle Crucis SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28604These 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.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.59%

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How this home compares

205 Upper Grouse Ridge 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the newest homes in Banner Elk 28604

How it measures up in Banner Elk 28604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Banner Elk 28604.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Watauga County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²34% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac25% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd

When did 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC last sell?

205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC?

205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC built?

205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC?

205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated A-; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,733 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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