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$345,381$171 / 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 82How 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

281 TRIPLE R RD

WILKESBORO, NC 28697
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,016 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.
17.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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

$345K
$284K low$407K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,159 (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.$240,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,030

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.Mobile Home
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.90
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
C.C. Wright Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Wilkes Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.2 mi
M
Central Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.7 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28697These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.12,540
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,215
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,028
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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

281 Triple R 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.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Wilkesboro 28697

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

This home
$78K$996K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Wilkesboro 28697.

How it measures up in Wilkesboro 28697

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilkesboro 28697.

Estimated value$345,381
CheaperTypical $284,262Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size17.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.85 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 281 Triple R Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilkesboro 28697Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$345,38165% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17147% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²72% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than17.9 ac98% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than198971% of homes72% of homes

About 281 Triple R Rd

How much is 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC is $345,381 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $283,714 to $407,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Sep 23, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,016 square feet of living space and a 17.90-acre lot.

When was 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC built?

281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to C.C. Wright Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wilkes Central High School (high), rated C; Central Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in Wilkesboro 28697?

Among the 4,589 homes in Wilkesboro 28697, it is worth more than 65% of them ($345,381 against a typical $284,262), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($171 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,572 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (17.9 ac against a typical 0.85 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1989 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 75% 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 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Triple R Rd, Wilkesboro, NC was $1,159. The county assessed it at $240,030.

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