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$392,939$318 / 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 77How 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 $155,000 on May 5, 2015

286 HOWELL RD

LANSING, NC 28643
0
Baths
1,236 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.
3.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$393K
$302K low$484K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · May 5, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,501 (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.$286,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,400

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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.Conventional
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.21
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Mountain View Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.0 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Ashe County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28643These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.46 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,694
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,783
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

286 Howell 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 75% of homes in Lansing 28643
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Lansing 28643
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Ashe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Ashe County

What homes are worth in Lansing 28643

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

This home
$43K$955K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Lansing 28643.

How it measures up in Lansing 28643

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 28643.

Estimated value$392,939
CheaperTypical $251,384Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size3.21 ac
SmallerTypical 2.42 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 286 Howell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansing 28643Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,93975% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31879% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,236 ft²42% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.21 ac55% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than199055% of homes48% of homes

About 286 Howell Rd

How much is 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC is $392,939 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $301,866 to $484,012. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC last sell?

286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC last sold on May 5, 2015 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC?

286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC has 1,236 square feet of living space and a 3.21-acre lot.

When was 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC built?

286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC?

286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A-; Ashe County High School (high), rated C. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC compare to other homes in Lansing 28643?

Among the 2,187 homes in Lansing 28643, it is worth more than 75% of them ($392,939 against a typical $251,384), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($318 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,236 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (3.21 ac against a typical 2.42 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1990 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 58% 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 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Howell Rd, Lansing, NC was $1,501. The county assessed it at $286,400.

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