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$127,562$266 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Apr 11, 2023

972 LOST RIDGE RD

LENOIR, NC 28645
1
Beds
1
Baths
480 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.
5.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$128K
$96K low$159K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Apr 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$472 (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.$88,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,500

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
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 168 ft²

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
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 8.0 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28645These 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.113
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 100.87

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,605
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

972 Lost Ridge 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Watauga County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Lenoir 28645
  • Among the smallest homes in Lenoir 28645
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Lenoir 28645

What homes are worth in Lenoir 28645

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

This home
$26K$781K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Lenoir 28645.

How it measures up in Lenoir 28645

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lenoir 28645.

Estimated value$127,562
CheaperTypical $181,548Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 972 Lost Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLenoir 28645Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,56232% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26691% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than5.02 ac84% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than200084% of homes72% of homes

About 972 Lost Ridge Rd

How much is 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC is $127,562 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $96,056 to $159,068. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC last sell?

972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC last sold on Apr 11, 2023 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC?

972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 5.02-acre lot.

When was 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC built?

972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC?

972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC compare to other homes in Lenoir 28645?

Among the 20,208 homes in Lenoir 28645, it is worth more than 32% of them ($127,562 against a typical $181,548), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($266 against a typical $150), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (5.02 ac against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2000 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than almost no 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 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Lost Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC was $472. The county assessed it at $88,500.

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