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$811,761$500 / 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 85How 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

488 RIVER BEND LN

HAYS, NC 28635
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,624 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.
29.54 ac
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$812K
$691K low$933K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,437 (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.$306,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$415,540

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.Ranch
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.54
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.

H
North Wilkes High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
North Wilkes Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28635These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.2,915
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,465
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

488 River Bend 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Hays 28635
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Hays 28635
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Among the newest homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Hays 28635

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

This home
$90K$837K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Hays 28635.

How it measures up in Hays 28635

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hays 28635.

Estimated value$811,761
CheaperTypical $221,253Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$500
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size29.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.6 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 488 River Bend Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHays 28635Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$811,76198% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50098% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,624 ft²71% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29.54 ac95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than202298% of homesalmost all homes

About 488 River Bend Ln

How much is 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC is $811,761 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $690,767 to $932,755. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC last sell?

488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC?

488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,624 square feet of living space and a 29.54-acre lot.

When was 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC built?

488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC?

488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC is assigned to North Wilkes High School (high), rated A-; North Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C; Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC compare to other homes in Hays 28635?

Among the 1,412 homes in Hays 28635, it is worth more than 98% of them ($811,761 against a typical $221,253), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($500 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,624 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (29.54 ac against a typical 1.6 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2022 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 98% 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 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 River Bend Ln, Hays, NC was $1,437. The county assessed it at $306,200.

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