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$466,956$934 / 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 81How 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
Last sold for $75,000 on May 6, 2022

261 RUNNING DEER TRL

BOONE, NC 28607
1
Beds
1
Baths
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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$467K
$378K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · May 6, 2022
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.$292,423
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$233,938
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.40%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$174,533
JOHNSON COUNTY BANK · recorded May 31, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$629 (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.$166,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,500

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.0.41
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Green Valley SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28607These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,045
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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 Running Deer Trl 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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Boone 28607
  • Among the smallest homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the newest homes in Boone 28607

What homes are worth in Boone 28607

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

This home
$160K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Boone 28607.

How it measures up in Boone 28607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boone 28607.

Estimated value$466,956
CheaperTypical $512,741Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$934
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 261 Running Deer Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$466,95644% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$934almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than500 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac26% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 261 Running Deer Trl

How much is 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC is $466,956 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $377,731 to $556,181. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC last sell?

261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC last sold on May 6, 2022 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC?

261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 500 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC built?

261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC?

261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Green Valley School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,061 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 44% of them ($466,956 against a typical $512,741), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($934 against a typical $304), it is bigger than almost none of them (500 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 43% 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 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Running Deer Trl, Boone, NC was $629. The county assessed it at $166,400.

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