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$1,732,076$516 / 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 75How 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 $100,000 on Oct 7, 1997

480 HICKORY LN

LINVILLE, NC 28646
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,355 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.3M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Oct 7, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,436 (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.$1,109,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$794,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,109,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,109,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
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.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.Deck · 288 ft²Patio · 288 ft²Porch · 392 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 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

480 Hickory Ln 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 94% of homes in Avery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Avery County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Avery County
  • Newer than 77% 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
$40K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 69% 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$1,732,076
CheaperTypical $1,111,037Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$516
CheaperTypical $433Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area3,355 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,964 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 480 Hickory Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,732,07669% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51665% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than3,355 ft²59% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199777% of homes68% of homes

About 480 Hickory Ln

How much is 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC is $1,732,076 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,302,700 to $2,161,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC last sell?

480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC last sold on Oct 7, 1997 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC?

480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,355 square feet of living space.

When was 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC built?

480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC?

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

How does 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,205 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 69% of them ($1,732,076 against a typical $1,111,037), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($516 against a typical $433), it is bigger than 59% of them (3,355 ft² against a typical 2,964 ft²) and it is newer than 77% of them (1997 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 94% 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 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Hickory Ln, Linville, NC was $4,436. The county assessed it at $1,109,000.

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