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$852,796$324 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Dec 29, 2015

197 ROCKY TOP TRL

SEVEN DEVILS, NC 28604
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,631 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$853K
$681K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Dec 29, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,167 (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.$592,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$555,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$592,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$592,000

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.0.49
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

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 · 3.4 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28604These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

197 Rocky Top Trl 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 82% of homes in Banner Elk 28604
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Banner Elk 28604

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

This home
$98K$3M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Banner Elk 28604.

How it measures up in Banner Elk 28604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Banner Elk 28604.

Estimated value$852,796
CheaperTypical $450,979Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area2,631 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,674 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 197 Rocky Top Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$852,79682% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32453% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,631 ft²79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac37% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than202196% of homes98% of homes

About 197 Rocky Top Trl

How much is 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC is $852,796 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $680,744 to $1,024,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC last sell?

197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC last sold on Dec 29, 2015 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC?

197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,631 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC built?

197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC?

197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, 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 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC compare to other homes in Banner Elk 28604?

Among the 11,888 homes in Banner Elk 28604, it is worth more than 82% of them ($852,796 against a typical $450,979), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($324 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,631 ft² against a typical 1,674 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2021 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 80% 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 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Rocky Top Trl, Seven Devils, NC was $2,167. The county assessed it at $592,000.

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