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$234,016$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 82How 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 $155,000 on Oct 26, 2020

696 BLUE ROCK RD

PURLEAR, NC 28665
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,382 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.
6.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
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.

Valuation

$234K
$192K low$276K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Oct 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,331 (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.$265,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,030

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
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.0 mi
H
West Wilkes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi
M
West Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.2 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28665These 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.127
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 100.92

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.2,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,843
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

696 Blue Rock 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 67% of homes in Purlear 28665
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Purlear 28665
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Purlear 28665

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

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$56K$942K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Purlear 28665.

How it measures up in Purlear 28665

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Purlear 28665.

Estimated value$234,016
CheaperTypical $311,986Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,382 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size6.1 ac
SmallerTypical 2.55 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 696 Blue Rock Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePurlear 28665Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,01633% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16930% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,382 ft²45% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.1 ac72% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than200474% of homes89% of homes

About 696 Blue Rock Rd

How much is 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC is $234,016 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $192,471 to $275,561. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC last sell?

696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC last sold on Oct 26, 2020 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC?

696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,382 square feet of living space and a 6.10-acre lot.

When was 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC built?

696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC?

696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC is assigned to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; West Wilkes High School (high), rated C+; West Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC compare to other homes in Purlear 28665?

Among the 1,286 homes in Purlear 28665, it is worth more than 33% of them ($234,016 against a typical $311,986), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($169 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,382 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (6.1 ac against a typical 2.55 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2004 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 48% 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 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 696 Blue Rock Rd, Purlear, NC was $1,331. The county assessed it at $265,030.

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