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$173,051
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 77How 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

FOREST RIDGE DR

NC
0
Baths
3.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$173K
$133K low$213K high
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.$173,051
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$138,441

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$720 (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.$180,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,000

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.26
46
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. 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.11 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
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

Forest 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 less than 98% of homes in Linville Ridge
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Avery County

How it measures up in Linville Ridge

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linville Ridge.

Estimated value$173,051
CheaperTypical $1,882,050Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3.17 ac
SmallerTypical 2.15 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville RidgeAvery County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,0512% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.17 ac70% of homes80% of homes

About Forest Ridge Dr

How much is Forest Ridge Dr, , NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Forest Ridge Dr, , NC is $173,051 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $133,439 to $212,663. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve Forest Ridge Dr, , NC?

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

How does Forest Ridge Dr, , NC compare to other homes in Linville Ridge?

Among the 445 homes in Linville Ridge, it is worth more than 2% of them ($173,051 against a typical $1,882,050) and its lot is bigger than 70% of them (3.17 ac against a typical 2.15 ac). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 34% 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 Forest Ridge Dr, , NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Forest Ridge Dr, , NC was $720. The county assessed it at $180,000.

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