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$647,500$409 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $575,000 on May 6, 2022

453 TAMBRAS WAY

VILAS, NC 28692
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,582 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.
1.26 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$648K
$585K low$710K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · May 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,262 (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.$311,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,600

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.Rustic
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 49 ft²Porch · 266 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Cove Creek SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 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

453 Tambras Way 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 76% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Vilas 28692

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
$130K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 76% 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$647,500
CheaperTypical $435,956Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$409
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,582 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size1.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 453 Tambras Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$647,50076% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40987% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,582 ft²51% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.26 ac46% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than201394% of homes91% of homes

About 453 Tambras Way

How much is 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC is $647,500 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $585,384 to $709,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC last sell?

453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC last sold on May 6, 2022 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC?

453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,582 square feet of living space and a 1.26-acre lot.

When was 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC built?

453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC?

453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC is assigned to Cove Creek 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 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,234 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 76% of them ($647,500 against a typical $435,956), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($409 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,582 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1.26 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2013 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 65% 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 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 453 Tambras Way, Vilas, NC was $1,262. The county assessed it at $311,600.

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