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$258,328
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 77How 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 $918,000 on Jan 28, 2025

263 COTTONWOOD

BOONE, NC 28607
0
Baths
11.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$258K
$199K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$918,000 · Jan 28, 2025
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.$3,000,000
AGAMERICA LENDING LLC · recorded Jun 24, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16 (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.$122,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.79
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 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.Yes

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

263 Cottonwood 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 90% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of 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
$163K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$258,328
CheaperTypical $512,184Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size11.79 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

How 263 Cottonwood ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,32810% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.79 ac97% of homes95% of homes

About 263 Cottonwood

How much is 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC is $258,328 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $198,599 to $318,057. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC last sell?

263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 28, 2025 for $918,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC?

263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated B-; 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 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,061 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 10% of them ($258,328 against a typical $512,184) and its lot is bigger than 97% of them (11.79 ac against a typical 0.73 ac). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 11% 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 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 263 Cottonwood, Boone, NC was $16. The county assessed it at $122,000.

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