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$1,117,219$280 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $775,000 on Nov 30, 2021

496 LAUREL RIDGE RD S

FLEETWOOD, NC 28626
0
Baths
3,989 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.
4.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.1M
$948K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$775,000 · Nov 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,347 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$664,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$591,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$664,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$664,000

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.Conventional
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.95
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Westwood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.7 mi
H
Ashe County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.5 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28626These 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.73
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 100.98

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,508
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,104
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,284
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.60%

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How this home compares

496 Laurel Ridge Rd S 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 98% of homes in Ashe County
  • Among the largest homes in Fleetwood 28626
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Fleetwood 28626

What homes are worth in Fleetwood 28626

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

This home
$89K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Fleetwood 28626.

How it measures up in Fleetwood 28626

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fleetwood 28626.

Estimated value$1,117,219
CheaperTypical $433,167Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area3,989 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.95 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFleetwood 28626Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,117,21997% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28049% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than3,989 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.95 ac85% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than199136% of homes51% of homes

About 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S

How much is 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC is $1,117,219 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $948,317 to $1,286,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC last sell?

496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC last sold on Nov 30, 2021 for $775,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC?

496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC has 3,989 square feet of living space and a 4.95-acre lot.

When was 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC built?

496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC?

496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC is assigned to Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ashe County High School (high), rated C; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC compare to other homes in Fleetwood 28626?

Among the 1,912 homes in Fleetwood 28626, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,117,219 against a typical $433,167), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($280 against a typical $281), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,989 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (4.95 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1991 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 98% 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 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 496 Laurel Ridge Rd S, Fleetwood, NC was $3,347. The county assessed it at $664,000.

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