Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$306,321$213 / 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 85How 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

277 NETTLE KNOB RD

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
0
Baths
1,440 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$306K
$260K low$353K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$958 (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.$182,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,800

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.Conventional
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ashe County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.5 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28694These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,384
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.60%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

277 Nettle Knob 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Ashe County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Ashe County

What homes are worth in West Jefferson 28694

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

This home
$69K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in West Jefferson 28694.

How it measures up in West Jefferson 28694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Jefferson 28694.

Estimated value$306,321
CheaperTypical $349,822Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 277 Nettle Knob Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Jefferson 28694Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,32142% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21343% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²43% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac13% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than197835% of homes34% of homes

About 277 Nettle Knob Rd

How much is 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC is $306,321 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $259,741 to $352,901. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC last sell?

277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC has 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC built?

277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC is assigned to Ashe County High School (high), rated C-; Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC compare to other homes in West Jefferson 28694?

Among the 4,916 homes in West Jefferson 28694, it is worth more than 42% of them ($306,321 against a typical $349,822), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($213 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1978 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 45% 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 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 277 Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC was $958. The county assessed it at $182,800.

More homes on Nettle Knob Rd

Closest homes

More homes in West Jefferson 28694

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 277 Nettle Knob Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map