Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$697,802$383 / 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 90How 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

597 BALLENGER RD

FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,820 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.
7.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$698K
$626K low$770K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,198 (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.$213,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyHENDERSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1962
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 180 ft²Shed · 520 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Upward Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Henderson County Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Flat Rock Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Henderson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28731These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.11,192
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.401 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.62 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

597 Ballenger Rd 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 85% of homes in Henderson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Henderson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Flat Rock 28731
  • Older than 95% of homes in Flat Rock 28731

What homes are worth in Flat Rock 28731

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

This home
$152K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Flat Rock 28731.

How it measures up in Flat Rock 28731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Flat Rock 28731.

Estimated value$697,802
CheaperTypical $511,282Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$383
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size7.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 597 Ballenger Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlat Rock 28731Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$697,80271% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38387% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²49% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.48 ac95% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19405% of homes7% of homes

About 597 Ballenger Rd

How much is 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC is $697,802 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $625,638 to $769,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC last sell?

597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC?

597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 7.48-acre lot.

When was 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC built?

597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC?

597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC is assigned to Upward Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Henderson County Early College (high), rated A+; Flat Rock Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Henderson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC compare to other homes in Flat Rock 28731?

Among the 4,347 homes in Flat Rock 28731, it is worth more than 71% of them ($697,802 against a typical $511,282), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($383 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (7.48 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1940 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 85% 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 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 597 Ballenger Rd, Flat Rock, NC was $1,198. The county assessed it at $213,500.

More homes on Ballenger Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Flat Rock 28731

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 597 Ballenger Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map