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$426,071$338 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

286 STRATFORD LN

BOONE, NC 28607
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,260 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.
3,180 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$426K
$355K low$497K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,906 (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.$250,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,000

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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(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.

H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Hardin Park SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

286 Stratford Ln 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 73% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 98% 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
$167K$2M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$426,071
CheaperTypical $510,616Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 286 Stratford Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$426,07136% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33862% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²27% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,180 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than202298% of homes98% of homes

About 286 Stratford Ln

How much is 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC is $426,071 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $354,834 to $497,308. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC last sell?

286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC?

286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC built?

286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC?

286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Hardin Park School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,248 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 36% of them ($426,071 against a typical $510,616), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($338 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2022 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 36% 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 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC was $1,906. The county assessed it at $250,400.

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