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$146,251$141 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Apr 21, 2025

196 FALLS RD

MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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

$146K
$122K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Apr 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$695 (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.$147,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,150

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.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
Moravian Falls Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Central Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Wilkes Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28654These 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.122
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 100.85

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.4,100
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.65 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,161
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,427
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

196 Falls Rd 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 85% of homes in Moravian Falls 28654
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Moravian Falls 28654
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Moravian Falls 28654
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Moravian Falls 28654

What homes are worth in Moravian Falls 28654

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

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$69K$997K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Moravian Falls 28654.

How it measures up in Moravian Falls 28654

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Moravian Falls 28654.

Estimated value$146,251
CheaperTypical $263,092Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 196 Falls Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMoravian Falls 28654Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,25115% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14127% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²18% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac2% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197140% of homes46% of homes

About 196 Falls Rd

How much is 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC is $146,251 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,568 to $170,934. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC last sell?

196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC last sold on Apr 21, 2025 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC?

196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC built?

196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC?

196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC is assigned to Moravian Falls Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Central Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-; Wilkes Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC compare to other homes in Moravian Falls 28654?

Among the 1,409 homes in Moravian Falls 28654, it is worth more than 15% of them ($146,251 against a typical $263,092), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($141 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1971 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 20% 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 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC was $695. The county assessed it at $147,150.

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