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$277,359$122 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

246 LEWIS FORK DR

WILKESBORO, NC 28697
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,266 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$277K
$222K low$332K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$941 (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.$365,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$340,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,240

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.0.85
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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 · 2.1 mi
M
West Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
West Wilkes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

246 Lewis Fork Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Wilkes County

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
$78K$982K

This home is worth more than 46% 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$277,359
CheaperTypical $291,075Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,577 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 246 Lewis Fork Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilkesboro 28697Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,35946% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12213% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,266 ft²79% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac50% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197958% of homes61% of homes

About 246 Lewis Fork Dr

How much is 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC is $277,359 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $222,370 to $332,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Jan 19, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC?

246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,266 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC built?

246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC?

246 Lewis Fork Dr, 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 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in Wilkesboro 28697?

Among the 4,589 homes in Wilkesboro 28697, it is worth more than 46% of them ($277,359 against a typical $291,075), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($122 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,266 ft² against a typical 1,577 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1979 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 62% 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 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 246 Lewis Fork Dr, Wilkesboro, NC was $941. The county assessed it at $365,240.

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