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$949,688$243 / 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 79How 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 $415,000 on Mar 4, 2016

524 JAMES ST

FLEETWOOD, NC 28626
0
Baths
3,914 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.
6.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$950K
$753K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$415,000 · Mar 4, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,555 (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.$705,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$614,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$705,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$705,400

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.A-Frame
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.10
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(2)

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 · 2.9 mi
H
Ashe County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.8 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

524 James St 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 96% of homes in Ashe County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Fleetwood 28626
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Fleetwood 28626
  • Older than 69% 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 95% 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$949,688
CheaperTypical $433,167Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area3,914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size6.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 524 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFleetwood 28626Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$949,68895% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24336% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than3,914 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.1 ac88% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than198831% of homes46% of homes

About 524 James St

How much is 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC is $949,688 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $752,727 to $1,146,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC last sell?

524 James St, Fleetwood, NC last sold on Mar 4, 2016 for $415,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC?

524 James St, Fleetwood, NC has 3,914 square feet of living space and a 6.10-acre lot.

When was 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC built?

524 James St, Fleetwood, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC?

524 James St, 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 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC compare to other homes in Fleetwood 28626?

Among the 1,912 homes in Fleetwood 28626, it is worth more than 95% of them ($949,688 against a typical $433,167), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($243 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,914 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (6.1 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1988 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 96% 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 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 524 James St, Fleetwood, NC was $3,555. The county assessed it at $705,400.

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