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$647,885$321 / 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 88How 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 $50,000 on Jan 19, 2006

81 SCENIC RIDGE DR

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,019 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$648K
$570K low$726K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jan 19, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,068 (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.$442,735 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$391,735
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$442,735
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$442,735

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.Custom Design
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
West Alexander Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.8 mi

District: Alexander County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28601These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,149
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

81 Scenic Ridge Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Hickory 28601

What homes are worth in Hickory 28601

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

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$71K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Hickory 28601.

How it measures up in Hickory 28601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28601.

Estimated value$647,885
CheaperTypical $290,968Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area2,019 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 81 Scenic Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601
Estimated valuepricier than$647,88590% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32196% of homes
Living areabigger than2,019 ft²68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac18% of homes
Year builtnewer than200689% of homes

About 81 Scenic Ridge Dr

How much is 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC is $647,885 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $569,894 to $725,876. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC last sell?

81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 19, 2006 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,019 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC built?

81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC is assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Alexander Middle School (middle), rated A; Alexander Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alexander County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,807 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 90% of them ($647,885 against a typical $290,968), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($321 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,019 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2006 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Scenic Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC was $3,068. The county assessed it at $442,735.

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