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$219,048
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 62How 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 $205,000 on Jun 30, 2025

198 MARLIN RD

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
0
Baths
1.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$219K
$136K low$302K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Jun 30, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$18,057
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$14,446
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.93%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,991
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC · recorded Jun 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$519 (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.$109,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,210
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.62
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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 · 3.4 mi
E
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28669These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.3,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,344
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

198 Marlin 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Roaring River 28669

What homes are worth in Roaring River 28669

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

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$100K$650K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Roaring River 28669.

How it measures up in Roaring River 28669

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roaring River 28669.

Estimated value$219,048
CheaperTypical $230,251Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1.62 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

How 198 Marlin Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,04845% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.62 ac33% of homes56% of homes

About 198 Marlin Rd

How much is 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC is $219,048 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $135,760 to $302,336. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC last sell?

198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC last sold on Jun 30, 2025 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC?

198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC is assigned to East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-; Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 987 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is worth more than 45% of them ($219,048 against a typical $230,251) and its lot is bigger than 33% of them (1.62 ac against a typical 2.8 ac). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 45% 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 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Marlin Rd, Roaring River, NC was $519. The county assessed it at $109,300.

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