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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 (2025)
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

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 91% 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 10% of homes nearby

How 787 Middle Fork Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²11% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.88 ac97% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than195010% of homes9% 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 4,398 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 10% 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.

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