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$421,771$250 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $168,000 on Mar 24, 2016

78 WALTER RIDGE RD

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
0
Baths
1,686 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$422K
$332K low$511K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Mar 24, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,306 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,500

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
CountyASHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Ashe County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.0 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28694These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,384
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

78 Walter Ridge 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Ashe County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in West Jefferson 28694

What homes are worth in West Jefferson 28694

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

This home
$72K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in West Jefferson 28694.

How it measures up in West Jefferson 28694

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Jefferson 28694.

Estimated value$421,771
CheaperTypical $347,015Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 78 Walter Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Jefferson 28694Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,77161% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25059% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,686 ft²58% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac38% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than200376% of homes73% of homes

About 78 Walter Ridge Rd

How much is 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC is $421,771 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $332,469 to $511,073. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC last sell?

78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC last sold on Mar 24, 2016 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC has 1,686 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC built?

78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC is assigned to Ashe County High School (high), rated C-; Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC compare to other homes in West Jefferson 28694?

Among the 4,916 homes in West Jefferson 28694, it is worth more than 61% of them ($421,771 against a typical $347,015), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($250 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2003 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 63% 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 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC was $1,306. The county assessed it at $281,500.

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