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$229,635$144 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $3,000 on Oct 17, 2025

261 S CRICKET DR

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,598 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.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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

$230K
$182K low$277K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Oct 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,361 (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.$276,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$258,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,320

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.Ranch
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
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.

M
West Wilkes Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
West Wilkes High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Millers Creek Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28659These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
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.20,258
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.197 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,167
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

261 S Cricket 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.

  • Older than 67% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in North Wilkesboro 28659

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

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$80K$608K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659.

How it measures up in North Wilkesboro 28659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Wilkesboro 28659.

Estimated value$229,635
CheaperTypical $205,294Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,598 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.85 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 261 S Cricket Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Wilkesboro 28659Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,63560% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14448% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,598 ft²64% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac55% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than196240% of homes33% of homes

About 261 S Cricket Dr

How much is 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC is $229,635 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $182,182 to $277,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Oct 17, 2025 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC?

261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,598 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC built?

261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC?

261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to West Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated D; West Wilkes High School (high), rated C; Millers Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in North Wilkesboro 28659?

Among the 7,085 homes in North Wilkesboro 28659, it is worth more than 60% of them ($229,635 against a typical $205,294), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($144 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,598 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.85 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1962 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 50% 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 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 S Cricket Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC was $1,361. The county assessed it at $276,320.

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