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$70,778
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 52How 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

9044 JACOB FORK RIVER RD

VALE, NC 28168
0
Baths
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$71K
$37K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39 (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.$9,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.69
94
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
63
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.83 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.97
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Banoak Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.4 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.3 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 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

9044 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 less than 93% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Vale 28168
  • Older than 95% 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.

This home
$31K$779K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$70,778
CheaperTypical $265,084Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 28168Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,7788% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac26% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than19005% of homes5% of homes

About 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd

How much is 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC is $70,778 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $36,817 to $104,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sell?

9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC built?

9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?

9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC is assigned to Banoak Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9044 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 8% of them ($70,778 against a typical $265,084), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1900 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 7% 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 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9044 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC was $39. The county assessed it at $9,900.

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