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$685,779$381 / 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 87How 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 $605,000 on Aug 16, 2022

257 GALAX CIR

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$686K
$597K low$774K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$605,000 · Aug 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,028 (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.$519,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$449,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$519,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$519,800

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.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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 · 288 ft²Porch · 424 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Blowing Rock SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

257 Galax Cir 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 Watauga County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Appalachian Ski Mountain
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Appalachian Ski Mountain
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Appalachian Ski Mountain
  • Older than 80% of homes in Appalachian Ski Mountain

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

This home
$132K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 43% 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$685,779
CheaperTypical $756,120Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $395Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,038 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 257 Galax Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppalachian Ski MountainBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$685,77954% of homes43% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38178% of homes46% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²35% of homes41% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac66% of homes54% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197220% of homes28% of homes27% of homes

About 257 Galax Cir

How much is 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC is $685,779 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $597,217 to $774,341. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Aug 16, 2022 for $605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC?

257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC built?

257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC?

257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated A; 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 257 Galax Cir, 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 43% of them ($685,779 against a typical $756,120), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($381 against a typical $395), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 2,038 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1972 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 68% 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 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Galax Cir, Blowing Rock, NC was $2,028. The county assessed it at $519,800.

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