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$1,786,869$332 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $1,400,000 on Jun 14, 2022

1001 SCENIC DR

VILAS, NC 28692
3
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,387 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.
3.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.6M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,400,000 · Jun 14, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,659,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,509,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,655,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,655,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Wood Shingle
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 · 908 ft²Porch · 117 ft²

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
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28692These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.4,425
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.59%

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How this home compares

1001 Scenic 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 Vilas 28692
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Among the largest homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Vilas 28692

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

This home
$121K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Vilas 28692.

How it measures up in Vilas 28692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vilas 28692.

Estimated value$1,786,869
CheaperTypical $444,489Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area5,387 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.42 ac
SmallerTypical 1.45 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 1001 Scenic Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,786,869almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33273% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than5,387 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.42 ac73% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199457% of homes59% of homes

About 1001 Scenic Dr

How much is 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC is $1,786,869 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,567,121 to $2,006,617. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC last sell?

1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC last sold on Jun 14, 2022 for $1,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC?

1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,387 square feet of living space and a 3.42-acre lot.

When was 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC built?

1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC?

1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis 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 1001 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,232 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,786,869 against a typical $444,489), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($332 against a typical $271), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,387 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (3.42 ac against a typical 1.45 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1994 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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