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$146,586$167 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

261 JOHN CORNETT RD

VILAS, NC 28692
2
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
876 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.
1.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$147K
$106K low$187K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$146,586
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,269

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$414 (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.$81,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,300

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
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.84
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 144 ft²

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

E
Bethel SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.4 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28692These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.4,425
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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

261 John Cornett 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 98% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Watauga County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Vilas 28692

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

This home
$136K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Vilas 28692.

How it measures up in Vilas 28692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vilas 28692.

Estimated value$146,586
CheaperTypical $443,259Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area876 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.84 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 261 John Cornett Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,5863% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1678% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than876 ft²6% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.84 ac58% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195016% of homes9% of homes

About 261 John Cornett Rd

How much is 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC is $146,586 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $106,317 to $186,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC last sell?

261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC?

261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 876 square feet of living space and a 1.84-acre lot.

When was 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC built?

261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC?

261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC is assigned to Bethel School (elementary), rated C+; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 3% of them ($146,586 against a typical $443,259), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($167 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 6% of them (876 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1.84 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1950 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 2% 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 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 John Cornett Rd, Vilas, NC was $414. The county assessed it at $81,300.

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