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$250,115$248 / 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 80How 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

289 BLUE RIDGE DR

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
0
Baths
1,008 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$250K
$201K low$299K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$619 (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.$118,100 (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.$106,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,100

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.0.24
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Ashe County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolA-
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

289 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 69% of homes in West Jefferson 28694
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in West Jefferson 28694
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% 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
$67K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 31% 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$250,115
CheaperTypical $350,244Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 289 Blue Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Jefferson 28694Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,11531% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24858% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²17% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198645% of homes43% of homes

About 289 Blue Ridge Dr

How much is 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC is $250,115 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,868 to $299,362. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC last sell?

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

How big is 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC has 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC built?

289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

289 Blue Ridge Dr, 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 289 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 31% of them ($250,115 against a typical $350,244), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($248 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1986 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 35% 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 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Blue Ridge Dr, West Jefferson, NC was $619. The county assessed it at $118,100.

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