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$626,082$412 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $600,000 on Jul 3, 2006

6881 US HIGHWAY 221 S

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,519 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.
20.67 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$626K
$492K low$760K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Jul 3, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,521 (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.$894,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$249,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$644,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$894,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,300

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
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.67
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
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.Garage, Basement
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 · 160 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
Blowing Rock SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Watauga 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

6881 Us Highway 221 S 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Among the largest lots in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

This home
$124K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$626,082
CheaperTypical $764,492Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$412
CheaperTypical $405Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size20.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 6881 Us Highway 221 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$626,08236% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41253% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²30% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.67 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than201994% of homes95% of homes

About 6881 Us Highway 221 S

How much is 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC is $626,082 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $492,049 to $760,115. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jul 3, 2006 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC?

6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,519 square feet of living space and a 20.67-acre lot.

When was 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC built?

6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC?

6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated A; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,493 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 36% of them ($626,082 against a typical $764,492), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($412 against a typical $405), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 2,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (20.67 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2019 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 62% 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 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6881 Us Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC was $3,521. The county assessed it at $894,300.

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