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268 ERNEST RIDGE RD

VILAS, NC 28692
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,104 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$537 (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.$114,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 ft²

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

E
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 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%

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How this home compares

268 Ernest Ridge 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Newer than 94% 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.

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 268 Ernest Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²17% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac18% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than201394% of homes93% of homes

About 268 Ernest Ridge Rd

When did 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sell?

268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC built?

268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis 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 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2013 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 268 Ernest Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was $537. The county assessed it at $114,700.

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