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$319,508$112 / 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 81How 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

8534 JACOB FORK RIVER RD

VALE, NC 28168
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,855 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.
5.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$320K
$259K low$380K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,453 (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.$364,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$334,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$364,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,700

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.17 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
CountyCATAWBA
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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 114 ft²Porch · 198 ft²

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

E
Banoak Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.2 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.6 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28168These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,478
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

8534 Jacob Fork River 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 more than 65% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Vale 28168
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Vale 28168
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Vale 28168

What homes are worth in Vale 28168

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

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$30K$767K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Vale 28168.

How it measures up in Vale 28168

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vale 28168.

Estimated value$319,508
CheaperTypical $262,915Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,855 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,465 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size5.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1.85 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 28168Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,50864% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11214% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,855 ft²97% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.28 ac75% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196728% of homes34% of homes

About 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd

How much is 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC is $319,508 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $259,456 to $379,560. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sell?

8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?

8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,855 square feet of living space and a 5.28-acre lot.

When was 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC built?

8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?

8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC is assigned to Banoak Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC compare to other homes in Vale 28168?

Among the 4,664 homes in Vale 28168, it is worth more than 64% of them ($319,508 against a typical $262,915), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($112 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,855 ft² against a typical 1,465 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (5.28 ac against a typical 1.85 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1967 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 65% 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 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8534 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was $1,453. The county assessed it at $364,700.

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