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$621,426$443 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $405,000 on Jul 29, 2021

85 E RIDGE DR

NEBO, NC 28761
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,404 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.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$621K
$555K low$688K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jul 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,288 (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.$342,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$312,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$387,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

E
Nebo Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi

District: McDowell County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28761These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,048
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.87 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,878
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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.59%

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How this home compares

85 E 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 92% of homes in McDowell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in McDowell County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in McDowell County

What homes are worth in Nebo 28761

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

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$25K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Nebo 28761.

How it measures up in Nebo 28761

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Nebo 28761.

Estimated value$621,426
CheaperTypical $291,511Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$443
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 85 E Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNebo 28761McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$621,42674% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44379% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²40% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac44% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than201075% of homes89% of homes

About 85 E Ridge Dr

How much is 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC is $621,426 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $555,049 to $687,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC last sell?

85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC last sold on Jul 29, 2021 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC?

85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC built?

85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC?

85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC is assigned to Nebo Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; McDowell Early College (high), rated A+; East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC compare to other homes in Nebo 28761?

Among the 4,621 homes in Nebo 28761, it is worth more than 74% of them ($621,426 against a typical $291,511), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($443 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2010 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 92% 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 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 E Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC was $2,288. The county assessed it at $342,550.

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