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$272,431$232 / 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 84How 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

20602 RIDGECREST RD

LOCUST, NC 28097
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,176 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.
30.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$272K
$229K low$316K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,303 (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.$197,491 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,824
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,667
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,137
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$402,079

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.22 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
CountySTANLY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2002
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.30.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
West Stanly High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
West Stanly Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Endy Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 mi

District: Stanly County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28097These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.6,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,706
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,238
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

20602 Ridgecrest 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Stanly County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Among the largest lots in Locust 28097
  • Older than 77% of homes in Locust 28097

What homes are worth in Locust 28097

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

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$138K$662K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Locust 28097.

How it measures up in Locust 28097

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Locust 28097.

Estimated value$272,431
CheaperTypical $375,151Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size30.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 20602 Ridgecrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLocust 28097Stanly County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,43121% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23278% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²12% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than30.17 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197023% of homes45% of homes

About 20602 Ridgecrest Rd

How much is 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC is $272,431 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $228,831 to $316,031. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC last sell?

20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 30.17-acre lot.

When was 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC built?

20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC is assigned to West Stanly High School (high), rated B-; West Stanly Middle School (middle), rated A-; Endy Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Stanly County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC compare to other homes in Locust 28097?

Among the 3,344 homes in Locust 28097, it is worth more than 21% of them ($272,431 against a typical $375,151), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($232 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (30.17 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1970 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Stanly County, it is worth more than 47% 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 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20602 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC was $1,303. The county assessed it at $197,491.

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