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$717,583$831 / 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 78How 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

687 OLD JOHNS RIVER RD

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$718K
$557K low$878K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,119 (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.$342,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$219,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$342,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCALDWELL
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.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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.Porch · 288 ft²

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

E
Collettsville SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 13.3 mi
H
West Caldwell High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 17.3 mi

District: Caldwell County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28605These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,007
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

687 Old Johns River 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 96% of homes in Caldwell County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Caldwell County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Caldwell County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

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$99K$3M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605.

How it measures up in Blowing Rock 28605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blowing Rock 28605.

Estimated value$717,583
CheaperTypical $759,391Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$831
CheaperTypical $399Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,031 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 687 Old Johns River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$717,58346% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83196% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²5% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac10% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than196620% of homes35% of homes

About 687 Old Johns River Rd

How much is 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC is $717,583 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $556,721 to $878,445. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC built?

687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Collettsville School (elementary), rated B-; West Caldwell High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Caldwell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,399 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 46% of them ($717,583 against a typical $759,391), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($831 against a typical $399), it is bigger than 5% of them (864 ft² against a typical 2,031 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1966 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Caldwell 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 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 687 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was $2,119. The county assessed it at $342,200.

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