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$164,436
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 78How 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 $45,500 on Jan 20, 2015

8579 BENBOW MERRILL RD

OAK RIDGE, NC 27310
64
Beds
0
Baths
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$164K
$129K low$200K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,500 · Jan 20, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$508 (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.$54,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyGuilford
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

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

E
Oak Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Northwest Guilford High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Northwest Guilford Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Guilford County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27310These 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.17
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,288
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.452 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,783
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,644
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

8579 Benbow Merrill 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 98% of homes in Oak Ridge 27310
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Guilford County

What homes are worth in Oak Ridge 27310

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

This home
$162K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Oak Ridge 27310.

How it measures up in Oak Ridge 27310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oak Ridge 27310.

Estimated value$164,436
CheaperTypical $607,530Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

How 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOak Ridge 27310Guilford County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,4362% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac24% of homes78% of homes

About 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd

How much is 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC is $164,436 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $128,911 to $199,961. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC last sell?

8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC last sold on Jan 20, 2015 for $45,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC?

8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC has 64 bedrooms and a 0.92-acre lot.

What schools serve 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC?

8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC is assigned to Oak Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Northwest Guilford High School (high), rated A+; Northwest Guilford Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Guilford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC compare to other homes in Oak Ridge 27310?

Among the 3,867 homes in Oak Ridge 27310, it is worth more than 2% of them ($164,436 against a typical $607,530) and its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 1.03 ac). Measured against all of Guilford County, it is worth more than 21% 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 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8579 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC was $508. The county assessed it at $54,400.

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