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Last sold for $120,000 on Jan 21, 2025

840 SORRENTO DR

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
0
Baths
2.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jan 21, 2025
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$800,000
SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK · recorded Jul 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$306 (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.$81,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

840 Sorrento 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

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.

Lot size2.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

How 840 Sorrento Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Lot sizebigger than2.4 ac92% of homes80% of homes

About 840 Sorrento Dr

When did 840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 21, 2025 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 840 Sorrento Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was $306. The county assessed it at $81,000.

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