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$315,332$210 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

259 RANSE STALEY RD

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,500 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.
20.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$315K
$267K low$364K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$901 (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.$197,330 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,950

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.20.20
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
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 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%

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How this home compares

259 Ranse Staley 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 73% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Roaring River 28669

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

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$87K$651K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Roaring River 28669.

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.

Estimated value$315,332
CheaperTypical $235,250Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size20.2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 259 Ranse Staley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,33273% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21071% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²57% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.2 ac90% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196135% of homes32% of homes

About 259 Ranse Staley Rd

How much is 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC is $315,332 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,023 to $363,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC last sell?

259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC last sold on Oct 26, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC?

259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 20.20-acre lot.

When was 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC built?

259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC?

259 Ranse Staley Rd, 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 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 987 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is worth more than 73% of them ($315,332 against a typical $235,250), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($210 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (20.2 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1961 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 70% 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 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Ranse Staley Rd, Roaring River, NC was $901. The county assessed it at $197,330.

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