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Last sold for $400,000 on Aug 20, 2021

490 PRESTON RIDGE LN

ROCKWELL, NC 28138
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Aug 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$178 (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.$26,525 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,525
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,525

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.20
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
25
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.33 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyRowan
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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(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
Shive Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
H
East Rowan High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
M
Erwin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28138These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,756
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.269 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,413
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

490 Preston Ridge Ln 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Rowan County

How it measures up in Rockwell 28138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockwell 28138.

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 490 Preston Ridge Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockwell 28138Rowan County
Lot sizebigger than1 ac47% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than199051% of homes60% of homes

About 490 Preston Ridge Ln

When did 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC last sell?

490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC last sold on Aug 20, 2021 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC built?

490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC?

490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC is assigned to Shive Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Rowan High School (high), rated C; Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC compare to other homes in Rockwell 28138?

Among the 4,205 homes in Rockwell 28138, its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1990 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Preston Ridge Ln, Rockwell, NC was $178. The county assessed it at $26,525.

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