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242 WARD ST

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
0
Baths
1,064 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.
3.4 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$252 (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.$55,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
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.3.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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.Absentee owner
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

242 Ward St 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Wilkes County

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.

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2.86 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

How 242 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²20% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.4 ac56% of homes73% of homes

About 242 Ward St

When did 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC last sell?

242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC last sold on Apr 4, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC?

242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC has 1,064 square feet of living space and a 3.40-acre lot.

What schools serve 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC?

242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC is assigned to Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 987 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is bigger than 20% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3.4 ac against a typical 2.86 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Ward St, Roaring River, NC was $252.

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