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$584,694$398 / 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 81How 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 $405,000 on Jan 12, 2022

188 CHESTNUT

BOONE, NC 28607
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,470 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$585K
$475K low$695K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jan 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,459 (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.$365,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$365,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,300

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
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.Central
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 · 236 ft²Porch · 140 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28607These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,045
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

188 Chestnut 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 less than 86% of homes in Hound Ears
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Hound Ears
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Hound Ears
  • Older than 79% of homes in Boone 28607

What homes are worth in Boone 28607

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

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$165K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Boone 28607.

How it measures up in Boone 28607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boone 28607.

Estimated value$584,694
CheaperTypical $509,643Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$398
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 188 Chestnut ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHound EarsBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$584,69414% of homes60% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39859% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²10% of homes37% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac5% of homes11% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than196931% of homes21% of homes21% of homes

About 188 Chestnut

How much is 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC is $584,694 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $474,691 to $694,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC last sell?

188 Chestnut, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 12, 2022 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC?

188 Chestnut, Boone, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC built?

188 Chestnut, Boone, NC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC?

188 Chestnut, Boone, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated A-; 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 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,245 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 60% of them ($584,694 against a typical $509,643), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($398 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1969 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 58% 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 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Chestnut, Boone, NC was $1,459. The county assessed it at $365,300.

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