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$1,528,718$790 / 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 78How 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 $390,000 on Jul 2, 2018

488 RANSOM ST

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
Building report
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,936 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.2M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Jul 2, 2018
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.$1,235,668
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$988,534
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.18%
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.$293,050
MILEND · R · recorded Oct 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,782 (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.$490,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$490,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$490,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
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
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 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

488 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

This home
$99K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 86% 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$1,528,718
CheaperTypical $761,213Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$790
CheaperTypical $398Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,936 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,024 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 488 Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,528,71886% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79096% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,936 ft²47% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than201794% of homes95% of homes

About 488 Ransom St

How much is 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC is $1,528,718 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,191,366 to $1,866,070. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jul 2, 2018 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,936 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC built?

488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

488 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 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,398 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 86% of them ($1,528,718 against a typical $761,213), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($790 against a typical $398), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,936 ft² against a typical 2,024 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2017 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 95% 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 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,782. The county assessed it at $490,100.

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