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$422,271$268 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

238 APPALOOSA RIDGE RD

WILKESBORO, NC 28697
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,578 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
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

$422K
$361K low$484K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,869 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,040

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.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
West Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
H
West Wilkes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28697These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.12,540
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,215
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,028
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

238 Appaloosa 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 85% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697

What homes are worth in Wilkesboro 28697

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

This home
$68K$917K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697.

How it measures up in Wilkesboro 28697

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilkesboro 28697.

Estimated value$422,271
CheaperTypical $296,262Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,578 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilkesboro 28697Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,27176% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26888% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,578 ft²50% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac58% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than200692% of homes91% of homes

About 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd

How much is 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC is $422,271 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $360,736 to $483,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Sep 27, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,578 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC built?

238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; West Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-; West Wilkes 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 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in Wilkesboro 28697?

Among the 4,589 homes in Wilkesboro 28697, it is worth more than 76% of them ($422,271 against a typical $296,262), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($268 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,578 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2006 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 85% 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 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Appaloosa Ridge Rd, Wilkesboro, NC was $1,869.

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