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$458,865$409 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $450,000 on Dec 8, 2025

234 APPLE RIDGE LN

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,122 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$459K
$418K low$500K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Dec 8, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,143 (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.$279,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,400

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.Rustic
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 264 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 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

234 Apple Ridge 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 79% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Among the smallest lots in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

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$129K$3M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$458,865
CheaperTypical $748,946Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$409
CheaperTypical $396Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,029 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 234 Apple Ridge Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,86521% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40954% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,122 ft²13% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than199767% of homes65% of homes

About 234 Apple Ridge Ln

How much is 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is $458,865 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $417,666 to $500,064. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Dec 8, 2025 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,122 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC built?

234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-; 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 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,399 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 21% of them ($458,865 against a typical $748,946), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($409 against a typical $396), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,122 ft² against a typical 2,029 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1997 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 42% 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 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Apple Ridge Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,143. The county assessed it at $279,400.

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