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$635,184$253 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

172 SERENITY DR

PURLEAR, NC 28665
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,512 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.
3.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$635K
$503K low$767K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,806 (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.$359,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$359,540

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.Conventional
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.55
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
H
West Wilkes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
West Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.0 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28665These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.2,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,843
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

172 Serenity 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Purlear 28665
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Purlear 28665

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

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$56K$942K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Purlear 28665.

How it measures up in Purlear 28665

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Purlear 28665.

Estimated value$635,184
CheaperTypical $311,986Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3.55 ac
SmallerTypical 2.55 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 172 Serenity Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePurlear 28665Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$635,18492% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25369% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,512 ft²92% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.55 ac59% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200474% of homes89% of homes

About 172 Serenity Dr

How much is 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC is $635,184 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $503,107 to $767,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC last sell?

172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC last sold on Oct 15, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC?

172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,512 square feet of living space and a 3.55-acre lot.

When was 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC built?

172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC?

172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC is assigned to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; West Wilkes High School (high), rated C+; West Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC compare to other homes in Purlear 28665?

Among the 1,286 homes in Purlear 28665, it is worth more than 92% of them ($635,184 against a typical $311,986), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($253 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,512 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (3.55 ac against a typical 2.55 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2004 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Wilkes 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 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Serenity Dr, Purlear, NC was $1,806. The county assessed it at $359,540.

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