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$99,268
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 66How 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 $190,000 on Oct 19, 2017

BEAR DR

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
0
Baths

Valuation

$99K
$66K low$133K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Oct 19, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.153%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$152,000
FIRST HM MTG CORP/AMERICA · recorded Oct 19, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4 (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.$1,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.6 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28605These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.48%
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.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,007
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Bear 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 less than 97% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

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$86K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605.

How it measures up in Blowing Rock 28605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blowing Rock 28605.

Estimated value$99,268
CheaperTypical $761,154Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

How Bear Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,2683% of homes17% of homes

About Bear Dr

How much is Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is $99,268 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $66,008 to $132,528. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Oct 19, 2017 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was $4. The county assessed it at $1,000.

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