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$1,032,599$424 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

291 BALSAM

BOONE, NC 28607
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,436 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1M
$876K low$1.2M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,032,599
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$826,079

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,400 (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.$621,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$462,100

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.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
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 · 900 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

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.

E
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28607These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,045
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

291 Balsam 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 88% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Hound Ears
  • Older than 76% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Boone 28607

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

This home
$163K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Boone 28607.

How it measures up in Boone 28607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boone 28607.

Estimated value$1,032,599
CheaperTypical $513,595Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$424
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area2,436 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 291 Balsam ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHound EarsBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,032,59956% of homes88% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42468% of homes83% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,436 ft²42% of homes75% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac85% of homes60% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197143% of homes25% of homes24% of homes

About 291 Balsam

How much is 291 Balsam, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Balsam, Boone, NC is $1,032,599 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $876,110 to $1,189,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 291 Balsam, Boone, NC last sell?

291 Balsam, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 291 Balsam, Boone, NC?

291 Balsam, Boone, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,436 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 291 Balsam, Boone, NC built?

291 Balsam, Boone, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 291 Balsam, Boone, NC?

291 Balsam, Boone, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated B+; 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 291 Balsam, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,061 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,032,599 against a typical $513,595), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($424 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,436 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1971 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 87% 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 291 Balsam, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Balsam, Boone, NC was $2,400. The county assessed it at $621,000.

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