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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $162,500 on Feb 27, 2015

70 EMERALD LN

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,664 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.
3.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$162,500 · Feb 27, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,346 (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.$336,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Deck · 784 ft²Patio · 784 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.8 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.0 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Avery 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

70 Emerald Ln 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Avery County

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.

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 70 Emerald Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Avery County
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²36% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.5 ac95% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than201691% of homes92% of homes

About 70 Emerald Ln

When did 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Feb 27, 2015 for $162,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 3.50-acre lot.

When was 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC built?

70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,492 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 36% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (3.5 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2016 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Emerald Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,346. The county assessed it at $336,600.

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