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$586,036$548 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $48,000 on Oct 24, 2014

281 HIDDEN RIDGE RD

DEEP GAP, NC 28618
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,070 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.
1.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$586K
$476K low$696K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Oct 24, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,302 (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.$294,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$221,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$294,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$294,600

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.1.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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 · 389 ft²Porch · 170 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Parkway SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28618These 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.133
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 100.96

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,220
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

281 Hidden Ridge 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 82% of homes in Deep Gap 28618
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Deep Gap 28618
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Deep Gap 28618

What homes are worth in Deep Gap 28618

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

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$129K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Deep Gap 28618.

How it measures up in Deep Gap 28618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deep Gap 28618.

Estimated value$586,036
CheaperTypical $359,398Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$548
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.36 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 281 Hidden Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeep Gap 28618Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$586,03682% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54897% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,070 ft²17% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.34 ac49% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than201795% of homes95% of homes

About 281 Hidden Ridge Rd

How much is 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC is $586,036 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $476,165 to $695,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC last sell?

281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC last sold on Oct 24, 2014 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC?

281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,070 square feet of living space and a 1.34-acre lot.

When was 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC built?

281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC?

281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC is assigned to Parkway 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 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC compare to other homes in Deep Gap 28618?

Among the 1,301 homes in Deep Gap 28618, it is worth more than 82% of them ($586,036 against a typical $359,398), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($548 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,070 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1.34 ac against a typical 1.36 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2017 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 59% 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 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Hidden Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC was $1,302. The county assessed it at $294,600.

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