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$964,385$162 / 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 74How 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

271 DOVE ACRES

VILAS, NC 28692
3
Beds
2
Baths
5,942 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.
2.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$964K
$717K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,093 (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.$778,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$742,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$778,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$778,000

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.123 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.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.2.59
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 268 ft²Porch · 308 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

271 Dove Acres 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 more than 90% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the largest homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% 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
$134K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 90% 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$964,385
CheaperTypical $445,183Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $274Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area5,942 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1.46 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 271 Dove Acres ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$964,38590% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1628% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than5,942 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.59 ac67% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198546% of homes48% of homes

About 271 Dove Acres

How much is 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC is $964,385 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $716,985 to $1,211,785. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC last sell?

271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC?

271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5,942 square feet of living space and a 2.59-acre lot.

When was 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC built?

271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC?

271 Dove Acres, 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 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 90% of them ($964,385 against a typical $445,183), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($162 against a typical $274), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,942 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (2.59 ac against a typical 1.46 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1985 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 85% 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 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Dove Acres, Vilas, NC was $3,093. The county assessed it at $778,000.

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