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$4,473,512$536 / 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 71How 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 $3,000,000 on Oct 21, 2020

316 BRANCH WATER RUN

LINVILLE, NC 28646
5
Beds
7 / 1
Baths
8,352 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.
4.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$4.5M
$3.2M low$5.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000,000 · Oct 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,177 (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.$3,044,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,544,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,044,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,044,300

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.Ranch
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.53
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.ElevatorPatio · 1,000 ft²Porch · 1,420 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28646These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.24%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,845
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

316 Branch Water Run 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Avery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Avery County
  • Among the largest homes in Linville 28646
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Linville 28646

What homes are worth in Linville 28646

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

This home
$39K$4.6M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Linville 28646.

How it measures up in Linville 28646

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linville 28646.

Estimated value$4,473,512
CheaperTypical $1,149,548Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$536
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area8,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,970 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.53 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 316 Branch Water Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville RidgeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,473,51295% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53649% of homes65% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than8,352 ft²95% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.53 ac81% of homes90% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than200684% of homes89% of homes84% of homes

About 316 Branch Water Run

How much is 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC is $4,473,512 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $3,160,577 to $5,786,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC last sell?

316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC last sold on Oct 21, 2020 for $3,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC?

316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC has 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 8,352 square feet of living space and a 4.53-acre lot.

When was 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC built?

316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC?

316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC is assigned to Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,203 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 97% of them ($4,473,512 against a typical $1,149,548), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($536 against a typical $442), it is bigger than almost all of them (8,352 ft² against a typical 2,970 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (4.53 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2006 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than almost all 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 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 316 Branch Water Run, Linville, NC was $12,177. The county assessed it at $3,044,300.

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