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$76,669$84 / 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 47How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $9,000 on Jun 1, 1985

5545 ROBERTS DR

VALE, NC 28168
3
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$77K
$36K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,000 · Jun 1, 1985
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$76,669
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$61,335

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16 (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.$4,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,100

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
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 16 ft²

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

E
Banoak Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.5 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28168These 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.137
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 100.73

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.11,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,478
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5545 Roberts Dr 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 93% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Vale 28168
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Vale 28168

What homes are worth in Vale 28168

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

This home
$31K$807K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Vale 28168.

How it measures up in Vale 28168

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vale 28168.

Estimated value$76,669
CheaperTypical $272,975Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5545 Roberts Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 28168Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,6699% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$845% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac31% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197334% of homes42% of homes

About 5545 Roberts Dr

How much is 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC is $76,669 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $36,294 to $117,044. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC last sell?

5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1985 for $9,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC?

5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC built?

5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC?

5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC is assigned to Banoak Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC compare to other homes in Vale 28168?

Among the 4,654 homes in Vale 28168, it is worth more than 9% of them ($76,669 against a typical $272,975), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($84 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 8% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1973 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 7% 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 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5545 Roberts Dr, Vale, NC was $16. The county assessed it at $4,100.

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