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$277,000$239 / 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 86How 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 $268,000 on Sep 5, 2025

253 OLD BOONE RD

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,159 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$277K
$239K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$268,000 · Sep 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$802 (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.$181,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$181,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.58
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 · 92 ft²Porch · 81 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.

H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Hardin Park SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 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

253 Old Boone 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 93% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Older than 98% 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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$132K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 7% 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$277,000
CheaperTypical $756,120Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $395Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,159 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,038 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 253 Old Boone Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,0007% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2398% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,159 ft²14% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac54% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than19182% of homes2% of homes

About 253 Old Boone Rd

How much is 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC is $277,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $238,993 to $315,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $268,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,159 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC built?

253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Hardin Park School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,492 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 7% of them ($277,000 against a typical $756,120), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($239 against a typical $395), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,159 ft² against a typical 2,038 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1918 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 14% 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 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Old Boone Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was $802. The county assessed it at $181,800.

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