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$819,000$362 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

526 WELCOME WAY

BOONE, NC 28607
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,265 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$819K
$644K low$994K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,036 (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.$439,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$384,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$508,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,900

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.0.59
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 256 ft²Porch · 1,020 ft²

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 · 4.1 mi
E
Blowing Rock SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.0 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

526 Welcome 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 80% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Boone 28607
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Watauga County

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
$161K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 80% 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$819,000
CheaperTypical $507,225Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$362
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 526 Welcome Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoone 28607Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$819,00080% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36270% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than2,265 ft²70% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac43% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than200070% of homes71% of homes

About 526 Welcome Way

How much is 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC is $819,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $643,740 to $994,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC last sell?

526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC?

526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,265 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC built?

526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC?

526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC is assigned to Watauga High School (high), rated A-; Blowing Rock School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,245 homes in Boone 28607, it is worth more than 80% of them ($819,000 against a typical $507,225), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($362 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,265 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (2000 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 78% 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 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Welcome Way, Boone, NC was $2,036. The county assessed it at $439,700.

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