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$255,205$273 / 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 78How 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 $20,000 on Aug 4, 2011

255 RIVERFORD RD

BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
2
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
9.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$255K
$199K low$312K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Aug 4, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,430 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$246,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$138,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$107,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$246,600

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Ranch
CountyYANCEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 144 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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28705These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.6,453
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,153
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,612
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

255 Riverford 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 more than 68% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Yancey County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Bakersville 28705
  • Older than 77% of homes in Yancey County

What homes are worth in Bakersville 28705

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

This home
$51K$699K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Bakersville 28705.

How it measures up in Bakersville 28705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bakersville 28705.

Estimated value$255,205
CheaperTypical $182,859Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size9.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 255 Riverford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBakersville 28705Yancey County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,20568% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27388% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²21% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.2 ac84% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196038% of homes23% of homes

About 255 Riverford Rd

How much is 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC is $255,205 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $198,900 to $311,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC last sell?

255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC last sold on Aug 4, 2011 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC?

255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 9.20-acre lot.

When was 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC built?

255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC compare to other homes in Bakersville 28705?

Among the 3,779 homes in Bakersville 28705, it is worth more than 68% of them ($255,205 against a typical $182,859), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($273 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 21% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (9.2 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1960 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Yancey County, it is worth more than 43% 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 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Riverford Rd, Bakersville, NC was $1,430. The county assessed it at $246,600.

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