Single Family ResidenceResidential
787 MIDDLE FORK RD
BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 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.
6.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,043 (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.$252,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,300
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.6.88
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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
787 Middle Fork 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.
- Smaller than 89% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
- Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
- Older than 92% of homes in Watauga 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 area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,034 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 11% of homes nearby
Lot size6.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger
Bigger than 97% of homes nearby
Year built1950
OlderTypical 1987Newer
Newer than 9% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Blowing Rock 28605 | Watauga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,064 ft² | 11% of homes | 16% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 6.88 ac | 97% of homes | 91% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1950 | 9% of homes | 8% of homes |
About 787 Middle Fork Rd
When did 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?
787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?
787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 6.88-acre lot.
When was 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC built?
787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.
How does 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?
Among the 4,492 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 11% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 2,034 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (6.88 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1950 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 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 787 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,043. The county assessed it at $252,300.
More homes on Middle Fork Rd
- 570 Middle Fork Rd$280K2 bd · 1 ba · 768 ft² · Sold $275K · Aug 2024
- 399 Middle Fork Rd3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 ft² · Sold $15K · Jun 2017
- 649 Middle Fork Rd$400K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 ft² · Sold $80K · Jul 2015
- 701 Middle Fork Rd$545K3 bd · 1 ba · 2,188 ft² · Sold $150K · Apr 2011
- 701 Middle Fork Rd$322K0.25 ac · Sold $150K · Apr 2011
- 949 Middle Fork Rd$336K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,284 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 270 Middle Fork Rd$557K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 296 Middle Fork Rd$336K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,241 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 580 Middle Fork Rd$572K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 742 Middle Fork Rd3 bd · 1 ba · 910 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 798 Middle Fork Rd$641K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 878 Middle Fork Rd$357K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 798 Middle Fork Rd$641K174 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 742 Middle Fork Rd262 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 910 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 726 Middle Fork Rd$424K277 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 703 Middle Fork Rd$690K345 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,878 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 787 Middle Fork Rd412 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 ft²
- 448 ft · 2.02 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 701 Middle Fork Rd$545K505 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,188 ft² · Sold $150K · Apr 2011
- 878 Middle Fork Rd$357K512 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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