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488 ELK RIVER RD

ELK PARK, NC 28622
0
Baths
1,242 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
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.$277 (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.$39,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.50 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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.Asphalt
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

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

M
Cranberry Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Freedom Trail Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28622These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.65%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,299
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,046
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,419
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

488 Elk River Rd 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 67% of homes in Avery County
  • Among the smallest lots in Elk Park 28622
  • Older than 95% of homes in Avery County

How it measures up in Elk Park 28622

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elk Park 28622.

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.38 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 488 Elk River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElk Park 28622Avery County
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²36% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than193411% of homes5% of homes

About 488 Elk River Rd

When did 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC last sell?

488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC?

488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC has 1,242 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC built?

488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC?

488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC is assigned to Cranberry Middle School (middle), rated C+; Freedom Trail Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC compare to other homes in Elk Park 28622?

Among the 2,511 homes in Elk Park 28622, it is bigger than 36% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 1.38 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1934 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Elk River Rd, Elk Park, NC was $277. The county assessed it at $39,500.

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