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$257,870$149 / 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 80How 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 $172,000 on Aug 24, 2020

396 FOREST RIVER LN

TRAPHILL, NC 28685
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,728 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$258K
$208K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Aug 24, 2020
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.$257,870
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$206,296

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,333 (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.$276,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,240

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.109 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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
Traphill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
H
North Wilkes High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
North Wilkes Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.7 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28685These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,102
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,346
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,907
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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.No

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

396 Forest River 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Traphill 28685
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Traphill 28685
  • Among the newest homes in Traphill 28685

What homes are worth in Traphill 28685

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

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$87K$805K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Traphill 28685.

How it measures up in Traphill 28685

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Traphill 28685.

Estimated value$257,870
CheaperTypical $230,781Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.32 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 396 Forest River Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTraphill 28685Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,87056% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14935% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²74% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac46% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 396 Forest River Ln

How much is 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC is $257,870 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $207,501 to $308,239. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC last sell?

396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC last sold on Aug 24, 2020 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC?

396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC built?

396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC?

396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC is assigned to Traphill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Wilkes High School (high), rated A-; North 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 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC compare to other homes in Traphill 28685?

Among the 807 homes in Traphill 28685, it is worth more than 56% of them ($257,870 against a typical $230,781), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($149 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (2 ac against a typical 2.32 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 57% 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 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Forest River Ln, Traphill, NC was $1,333. The county assessed it at $276,240.

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