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481 SPILLWAY DR

LINVILLE, NC 28646
1
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,900 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.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,643 (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.$910,700 (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.$410,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$910,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$910,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyAvery
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
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.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 1,008 ft²Porch · 340 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 · 4.2 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 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

481 Spillway 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Older than 83% 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.

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,965 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 481 Spillway Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville 28646Avery County
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²23% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than196817% of homes18% of homes

About 481 Spillway Dr

When did 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC last sell?

481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC last sold on Dec 1, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC?

481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,900 square feet of living space.

When was 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC built?

481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC?

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

How does 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,204 homes in Linville 28646, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 2,965 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1968 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Spillway Dr, Linville, NC was $3,643. The county assessed it at $910,700.

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