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$436,853$182 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $385,000 on Dec 13, 2021

540 COMFORT WAY

LOCUST, NC 28097
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,403 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$437K
$381K low$492K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$385,000 · Dec 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,287 (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.$357,247 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,247
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,978
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,247

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyStanly
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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
Locust Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
M
West Stanly Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
West Stanly High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Stanly County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28097These 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.92
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 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.6,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,706
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,238
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

540 Comfort Way 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 82% of homes in Stanly County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Stanly County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Stanly County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Stanly County

What homes are worth in Locust 28097

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

This home
$138K$645K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Locust 28097.

How it measures up in Locust 28097

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Locust 28097.

Estimated value$436,853
CheaperTypical $374,658Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,403 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 540 Comfort Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLocust 28097Stanly County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,85377% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18243% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,403 ft²78% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac15% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than201984% of homes94% of homes

About 540 Comfort Way

How much is 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC is $436,853 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $381,328 to $492,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC last sell?

540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC last sold on Dec 13, 2021 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC?

540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,403 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC built?

540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC?

540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC is assigned to Locust Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Stanly Middle School (middle), rated A-; West Stanly High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Stanly County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC compare to other homes in Locust 28097?

Among the 3,344 homes in Locust 28097, it is worth more than 77% of them ($436,853 against a typical $374,658), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($182 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,403 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2019 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Stanly County, it is worth more than 82% 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 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Comfort Way, Locust, NC was $3,287. The county assessed it at $357,247.

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