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Last sold for $325,000 on May 24, 2006

266 RANSOM ST

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,456 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · May 24, 2006
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.$500,000
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF LINCOLNTON · recorded Aug 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,009 (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.$400,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$155,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$426,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Patio · 244 ft²

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
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Watauga 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

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.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

266 Ransom 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.

  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 76% 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.

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,024 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 266 Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²27% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than200176% of homes74% of homes

About 266 Ransom St

When did 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on May 24, 2006 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC built?

266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a modular home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, 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 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,398 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 2,024 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2001 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 266 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC was $2,009. The county assessed it at $400,200.

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