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$160,431$151 / 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 73How 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

254 DOWELL RIDGE RD

HAYS, NC 28635
3
Beds
1
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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
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

$160K
$117K low$204K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$702 (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.$153,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,620

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.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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

E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.9 mi
H
North Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
North Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28635These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.2,915
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,465
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

254 Dowell 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 less than 77% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Hays 28635
  • Older than 67% of homes in Hays 28635

What homes are worth in Hays 28635

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

This home
$87K$877K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Hays 28635.

How it measures up in Hays 28635

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hays 28635.

Estimated value$160,431
CheaperTypical $226,410Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.6 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 254 Dowell Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHays 28635Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,43125% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15138% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²26% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac13% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196733% of homes40% of homes

About 254 Dowell Ridge Rd

How much is 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC is $160,431 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $117,333 to $203,529. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC last sell?

254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC last sold on May 24, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC?

254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC built?

254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC?

254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated C; North Wilkes High School (high), rated B-; North Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC compare to other homes in Hays 28635?

Among the 1,411 homes in Hays 28635, it is worth more than 25% of them ($160,431 against a typical $226,410), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($151 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1.6 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1967 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 23% 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 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Dowell Ridge Rd, Hays, NC was $702. The county assessed it at $153,620.

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