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$266,072$253 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

281 BLUE RIDGE DR

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
0
Baths
1,053 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$266K
$216K low$316K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$681 (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.$130,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,000

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.A-Frame
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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 · 5.3 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 5.6 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.4 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%

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How this home compares

281 Blue Ridge Dr 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 68% of homes in West Jefferson 28694
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in West Jefferson 28694
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Ashe County
  • Older than 69% of homes in West Jefferson 28694

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
$68K$1M

This home is worth more than 32% 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$266,072
CheaperTypical $360,496Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 281 Blue Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Jefferson 28694Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,07232% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25356% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,053 ft²18% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac6% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than197531% of homes31% of homes

About 281 Blue Ridge Dr

How much is 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC is $266,072 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $215,783 to $316,361. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC last sell?

281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC has 1,053 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC built?

281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC is assigned to Ashe County High School (high), rated C; Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 281 Blue Ridge Dr, 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 32% of them ($266,072 against a typical $360,496), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($253 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,053 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1975 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 36% 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 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC was $681. The county assessed it at $130,000.

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