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$616,690$467 / 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 81How 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 $285,000 on Nov 21, 2016

244 7TH RIDGE DR

BANNER ELK, NC 28604
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,320 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$617K
$500K low$733K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Nov 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,757 (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.$460,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$422,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$460,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$460,100

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.0.24
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 · 352 ft²Porch · 673 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 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

244 7th 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 65% of homes in Banner Elk 28604
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Banner Elk 28604
  • Newer than 78% 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.

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$88K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$616,690
CheaperTypical $456,184Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$467
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,674 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 244 7th Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$616,69065% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46782% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²32% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac9% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than200372% of homes78% of homes

About 244 7th Ridge Dr

How much is 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC is $616,690 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $500,343 to $733,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC last sell?

244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC last sold on Nov 21, 2016 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC built?

244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, 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 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,835 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is worth more than 65% of them ($616,690 against a typical $456,184), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($467 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,674 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (2003 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 62% 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 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 244 7th Ridge Dr, Banner Elk, NC was $1,757. The county assessed it at $460,100.

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