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$2,540,930$448 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $17,500 on Apr 15, 2020

218 RIDGE DR

LINVILLE, NC 28646
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,672 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.
4.23 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.5M
$1.8M low$3.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Apr 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,458 (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.$2,114,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$472,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,642,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,114,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,114,600

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.Ranch
CountyAVERY
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 1,080 ft²Patio · 1,080 ft²Porch · 600 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.3 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28646These 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.154
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 100.103

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.24%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,845
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

218 Ridge 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 97% of homes in Avery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Avery County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Avery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Older than 73% of homes in Linville Ridge

What homes are worth in Linville 28646

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

This home
$40K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Linville 28646.

How it measures up in Linville 28646

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linville 28646.

Estimated value$2,540,930
CheaperTypical $1,114,438Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$448
CheaperTypical $431Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area5,672 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,984 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size4.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 218 Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville RidgeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,540,93073% of homes85% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44833% of homes54% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than5,672 ft²83% of homes91% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.23 ac79% of homes89% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than198727% of homes57% of homes54% of homes

About 218 Ridge Dr

How much is 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC is $2,540,930 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,812,029 to $3,269,831. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC last sell?

218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC last sold on Apr 15, 2020 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC?

218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,672 square feet of living space and a 4.23-acre lot.

When was 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC built?

218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC?

218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC is assigned to Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,204 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 85% of them ($2,540,930 against a typical $1,114,438), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($448 against a typical $431), it is bigger than 91% of them (5,672 ft² against a typical 2,984 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (4.23 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1987 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 97% 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 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Ridge Dr, Linville, NC was $8,458. The county assessed it at $2,114,600.

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