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$494,056$322 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $245,000 on Nov 17, 2016

96 S SUNSET RIDGE DR

ETOWAH, NC 28729
2
Baths
1,536 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$494K
$441K low$547K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Nov 17, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,837 (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.$336,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$299,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,400

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.Ranch
CountyHENDERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Deck · 96 ft²Porch · 128 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.

E
Mills River Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Henderson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28729These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.93%
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.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.2,417
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,032
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

96 S Sunset Ridge Dr 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 72% of homes in Etowah 28729
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Etowah 28729
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Etowah 28729
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Etowah 28729

What homes are worth in Etowah 28729

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

This home
$183K$836K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Etowah 28729.

How it measures up in Etowah 28729

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Etowah 28729.

Estimated value$494,056
CheaperTypical $426,100Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEtowah 28729Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,05672% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32293% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²33% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac48% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than201692% of homes88% of homes

About 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr

How much is 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC is $494,056 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $440,622 to $547,490. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC last sell?

96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC last sold on Nov 17, 2016 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC?

96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC built?

96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC?

96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC is assigned to Mills River Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Rugby Middle School (middle), rated B+; West Henderson High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Henderson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC compare to other homes in Etowah 28729?

Among the 1,416 homes in Etowah 28729, it is worth more than 72% of them ($494,056 against a typical $426,100), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($322 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,701 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2016 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 63% 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 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 S Sunset Ridge Dr, Etowah, NC was $1,837. The county assessed it at $336,400.

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