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$275,632$169 / 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 70How 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

661 JOHN SHELL RD

SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,629 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.
46.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$276K
$192K low$359K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,790 (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.$455,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$260,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$455,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$455,100

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.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
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.46.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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 · 336 ft²Porch · 420 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bethel SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.1 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28679These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.1,989
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.59%

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How this home compares

661 John Shell Rd 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 less than 86% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the largest lots in Watauga County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Sugar Grove 28679

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

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$99K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Sugar Grove 28679.

How it measures up in Sugar Grove 28679

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sugar Grove 28679.

Estimated value$275,632
CheaperTypical $397,043Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,629 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size46.04 ac
SmallerTypical 2.16 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 661 John Shell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSugar Grove 28679Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,63230% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16918% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,629 ft²55% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than46.04 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than194514% of homes6% of homes

About 661 John Shell Rd

How much is 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC is $275,632 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $192,113 to $359,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC last sell?

661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC?

661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,629 square feet of living space and a 46.04-acre lot.

When was 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC built?

661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC?

661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC is assigned to Bethel School (elementary), rated C+; 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 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC compare to other homes in Sugar Grove 28679?

Among the 1,046 homes in Sugar Grove 28679, it is worth more than 30% of them ($275,632 against a typical $397,043), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($169 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,629 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (46.04 ac against a typical 2.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1945 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 14% 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 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 661 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC was $1,790. The county assessed it at $455,100.

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