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$837,928$395 / 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 84How 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 $350,000 on Aug 22, 2016

222 ERNEST RIDGE RD

VILAS, NC 28692
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,122 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.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$838K
$701K low$975K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Aug 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,380 (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.$615,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$575,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$615,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$615,600

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.1.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 356 ft²Porch · 624 ft²

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 · 1.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28692These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.4,425
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

222 Ernest Ridge 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 more than 87% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Vilas 28692

What homes are worth in Vilas 28692

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

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$144K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Vilas 28692.

How it measures up in Vilas 28692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vilas 28692.

Estimated value$837,928
CheaperTypical $446,547Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$395
CheaperTypical $274Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 222 Ernest Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$837,92887% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39585% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than2,122 ft²76% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac37% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than198041% of homes38% of homes

About 222 Ernest Ridge Rd

How much is 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC is $837,928 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $701,134 to $974,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sell?

222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sold on Aug 22, 2016 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,122 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC built?

222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, 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 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 87% of them ($837,928 against a typical $446,547), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($395 against a typical $274), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,122 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1980 against a typical 1989). 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 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 222 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was $2,380. The county assessed it at $615,600.

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