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$142,611$151 / 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 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

24420 RIDGECREST RD

LOCUST, NC 28097
2
Beds
1
Baths
944 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.
3.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$143K
$99K low$186K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$779 (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.$118,034 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,674
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,749
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,034

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyStanly
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.76
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
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 · 366 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
West Stanly Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
West Stanly High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Locust Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.0 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

24420 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 98% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Locust 28097
  • Older than 98% 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$698K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$142,611
CheaperTypical $379,199Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size3.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 24420 Ridgecrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLocust 28097Stanly County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,6112% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15115% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than944 ft²5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.76 ac87% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19202% of homes8% of homes

About 24420 Ridgecrest Rd

How much is 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC is $142,611 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $98,861 to $186,361. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC last sell?

24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC last sold on May 25, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 944 square feet of living space and a 3.76-acre lot.

When was 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC built?

24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC is assigned to West Stanly Middle School (middle), rated A-; West Stanly High School (high), rated B-; Locust 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 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC compare to other homes in Locust 28097?

Among the 3,344 homes in Locust 28097, it is worth more than 2% of them ($142,611 against a typical $379,199), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($151 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 5% of them (944 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (3.76 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1920 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Stanly County, it is worth more than 13% 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 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 24420 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC was $779. The county assessed it at $118,034.

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