Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $170,000 on Oct 18, 2019
8601 JACOB FORK RIVER RD
VALE, NC 28168
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,924 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.
6.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Oct 18, 2019
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,733 (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.$435,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$386,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$435,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$435,000
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.7 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
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Porch · 189 ft²
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.
EHM
Banoak Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.0 mi
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
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
8601 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.
- Bigger than 79% of homes in Vale 28168
- Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Catawba County
- Newer than 95% 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.
Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
Lot size6.18 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger
Bigger than 78% of homes nearby
Year built2021
OlderTypical 1989Newer
Newer than 95% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Vale 28168 | Catawba County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,924 ft² | 79% of homes | 69% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 6.18 ac | 78% of homes | 95% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 2021 | 95% of homes | 95% of homes |
About 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd
When did 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sell?
8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sold on Oct 18, 2019 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?
8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,924 square feet of living space and a 6.18-acre lot.
When was 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC built?
8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?
8601 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 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC compare to other homes in Vale 28168?
Among the 4,663 homes in Vale 28168, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (6.18 ac against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2021 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 8601 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was $1,733. The county assessed it at $435,000.
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Closest homes
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