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$119,500$159 / 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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

838 ROCK CREEK RD

CRESTON, NC 28615
0
Baths
752 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$120K
$78K low$161K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$259 (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.$49,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 8.6 mi
M
Ashe County Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.8 mi
H
Ashe County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.3 mi

District: Ashe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28615These 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.115
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 100.98

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,456
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,479
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,897
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

838 Rock Creek 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Ashe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Ashe County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Ashe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Creston 28615
  • Older than 83% of homes in Ashe County

What homes are worth in Creston 28615

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

This home
$47K$884K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Creston 28615.

How it measures up in Creston 28615

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Creston 28615.

Estimated value$119,500
CheaperTypical $229,767Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 4.65 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 838 Rock Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCreston 28615Ashe County
Estimated valuepricier than$119,50017% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15935% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than752 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac6% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196128% of homes17% of homes

About 838 Rock Creek Rd

How much is 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC is $119,500 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $78,181 to $160,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC last sell?

838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC?

838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC has 752 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC built?

838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC?

838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ashe County Middle School (middle), rated A+; Ashe County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Ashe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC compare to other homes in Creston 28615?

Among the 1,311 homes in Creston 28615, it is worth more than 17% of them ($119,500 against a typical $229,767), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($159 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 8% of them (752 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 4.65 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1961 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Ashe County, it is worth more than 10% 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 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Rock Creek Rd, Creston, NC was $259. The county assessed it at $49,500.

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