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$494,071$315 / 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 83How 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

239 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD

BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,568 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.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$494K
$408K low$580K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$896 (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.$379,400 (2025)
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.$352,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$379,400

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.Conventional
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Asphalt
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.Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 752 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.2 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

239 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Banner Elk 28604

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

This home
$94K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 54% of 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.

Estimated value$494,071
CheaperTypical $451,972Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,674 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,07154% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31551% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²44% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac25% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than199863% of homes67% of homes

About 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd

How much is 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC is $494,071 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,895 to $580,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC last sell?

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

How big is 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC?

239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC built?

239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC?

239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis 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 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,822 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is worth more than 54% of them ($494,071 against a typical $451,972), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($315 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,674 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1998 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Watauga 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 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC was $896. The county assessed it at $379,400.

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