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$624,117$350 / 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 86How 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 $569,000 on Nov 5, 2024

197 CHILDRESS DR

RONDA, NC 28670
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,784 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.
12.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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

$624K
$535K low$714K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$569,000 · Nov 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,752 (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.$364,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,090

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.Rustic
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.03
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

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.

M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
C.B. Eller Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28670These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.7%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,814
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,953
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,439
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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

197 Childress 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 97% of homes in Ronda 28670
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Ronda 28670
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Ronda 28670
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Ronda 28670

What homes are worth in Ronda 28670

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

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$67K$663K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Ronda 28670.

How it measures up in Ronda 28670

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ronda 28670.

Estimated value$624,117
CheaperTypical $220,713Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size12.03 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 197 Childress Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRonda 28670Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$624,11797% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35097% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,784 ft²75% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than12.03 ac89% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199581% of homes77% of homes

About 197 Childress Dr

How much is 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC is $624,117 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $534,689 to $713,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC last sell?

197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC last sold on Nov 5, 2024 for $569,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC?

197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,784 square feet of living space and a 12.03-acre lot.

When was 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC built?

197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC?

197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC is assigned to East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-; C.B. Eller Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC compare to other homes in Ronda 28670?

Among the 994 homes in Ronda 28670, it is worth more than 97% of them ($624,117 against a typical $220,713), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($350 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,784 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (12.03 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1995 against a typical 1969). 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 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Childress Dr, Ronda, NC was $1,752. The county assessed it at $364,090.

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