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$162,078$181 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $100,000 on Mar 29, 2019

HOWARD GAP RD

SALUDA, NC 28773
2
Beds
1
Baths
896 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.
5.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$162K
$130K low$194K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Mar 29, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,290 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$218,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,951
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.15
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
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.Deck

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
Saluda Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi

District: Polk County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28773These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.68%
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.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,304
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.78 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,486
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.69 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

Howard Gap 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 Saluda 28773
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Saluda 28773
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Saluda 28773
  • Older than 73% of homes in Saluda 28773

What homes are worth in Saluda 28773

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

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$180K$1.4M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Saluda 28773.

How it measures up in Saluda 28773

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saluda 28773.

Estimated value$162,078
CheaperTypical $443,023Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size5.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1.61 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How Howard Gap Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaluda 28773Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,078almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1816% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²16% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.15 ac82% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than196427% of homes36% of homes

About Howard Gap Rd

How much is Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC is $162,078 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $130,278 to $193,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC last sell?

Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC last sold on Mar 29, 2019 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC?

Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 5.15-acre lot.

When was Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC built?

Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

What schools serve Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC?

Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC is assigned to Saluda Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Polk County High School (high), rated B; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC compare to other homes in Saluda 28773?

Among the 1,967 homes in Saluda 28773, it is worth more than almost none of them ($162,078 against a typical $443,023), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($181 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 16% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (5.15 ac against a typical 1.61 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1964 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC was $1,290. The county assessed it at $218,510.

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