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$1,298,139$161 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $440,000 on Aug 9, 2019

FOREST RIDGE DR

NEWLAND, NC 28657
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
8,041 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.
8.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Aug 9, 2019
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.362%
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.$4,340,000
NORTHERN TR · recorded Nov 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,753 (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.$6,938,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$480,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,458,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,938,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,938,300

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.8.22
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 1,011 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
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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%

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

Forest Ridge Dr 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 most valuable homes in Newland 28657
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Linville Ridge
  • Among the largest homes in Newland 28657
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Avery County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Newland 28657

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
$32K$862K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,298,139
CheaperTypical $186,561Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area8,041 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,453 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size8.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville RidgeNewland 28657Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,298,13933% of homesalmost all homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$161almost no homes38% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than8,041 ft²94% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than8.22 ac90% of homes90% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homes97% of homes95% of homes

About Forest Ridge Dr

How much is Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC is $1,298,139 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,034,471 to $1,561,807. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC last sell?

Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC last sold on Aug 9, 2019 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC?

Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 8,041 square feet of living space and a 8.22-acre lot.

When was Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC built?

Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old.

What schools serve Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC?

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

How does Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC compare to other homes in Newland 28657?

Among the 9,167 homes in Newland 28657, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,298,139 against a typical $186,561), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($161 against a typical $187), it is bigger than almost all of them (8,041 ft² against a typical 1,453 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (8.22 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2020 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 91% 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 Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Forest Ridge Dr, Newland, NC was $27,753. The county assessed it at $6,938,300.

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