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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential

85 HERMITAGE LN

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,960 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.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$572 (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.$143,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyAvery
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.1976
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 60 ft²Patio · 224 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.7 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.8 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Avery 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%

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How this home compares

85 Hermitage Ln 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Avery County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Avery 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 area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,034 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 85 Hermitage Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Avery County
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²48% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196619% of homes17% of homes

About 85 Hermitage Ln

When did 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Oct 24, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,960 square feet of living space.

When was 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC built?

85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D+; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Avery County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,493 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 2,034 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1966 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 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Hermitage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC was $572. The county assessed it at $143,100.

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