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$186,133$133 / 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 73How 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

553 E RIDGE AVE

LIBERTY, NC 27298
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,400 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.
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$186K
$136K low$236K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,191 (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.$178,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,250

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.Ranch
CountyRandolph
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Porch · 152 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
Liberty Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Northeastern Randolph Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Providence Grove High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi

District: Randolph County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27298These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,908
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,294
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

553 E Ridge Ave 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 less than 73% of homes in Liberty 27298
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Liberty 27298
  • Older than 75% of homes in Randolph County

What homes are worth in Liberty 27298

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

This home
$66K$792K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Liberty 27298.

How it measures up in Liberty 27298

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Liberty 27298.

Estimated value$186,133
CheaperTypical $271,466Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.88 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 553 E Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLiberty 27298Randolph County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,13327% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13322% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²41% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac39% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196229% of homes25% of homes

About 553 E Ridge Ave

How much is 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC is $186,133 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $136,435 to $235,831. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC?

553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 1.12-acre lot.

When was 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC built?

553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC?

553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC is assigned to Liberty Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Northeastern Randolph Middle School (middle), rated C+; Providence Grove High School (high), rated C. All sit in Randolph County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC compare to other homes in Liberty 27298?

Among the 4,806 homes in Liberty 27298, it is worth more than 27% of them ($186,133 against a typical $271,466), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($133 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 1.88 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1962 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Randolph County, it is worth more than 28% 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 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 E Ridge Ave, Liberty, NC was $1,191. The county assessed it at $178,250.

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