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$41,272
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 47How 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

RAILROAD ST

NEWLAND, NC 28657
0
Baths
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$41K
$19K low$63K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$344 (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.$35,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.123 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.1.40
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(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
Newland Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28657These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.60%
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.7.9%
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.10,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

Railroad St 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 96% of homes in Avery County

What homes are worth in Newland 28657

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

This home
$31K$794K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Newland 28657.

How it measures up in Newland 28657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newland 28657.

Estimated value$41,272
CheaperTypical $177,113Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

How Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewland 28657Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,2727% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac59% of homes60% of homes

About Railroad St

How much is Railroad St, Newland, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Railroad St, Newland, NC is $41,272 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $19,387 to $63,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve Railroad St, Newland, NC?

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

How does Railroad St, Newland, NC compare to other homes in Newland 28657?

Among the 9,110 homes in Newland 28657, it is worth more than 7% of them ($41,272 against a typical $177,113) and its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 1.04 ac). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 4% 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 Railroad St, Newland, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Railroad St, Newland, NC was $344. The county assessed it at $35,800.

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