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$245,903$155 / 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 76How 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

6997 OLD 421 S

DEEP GAP, NC 28618
3
Beds
1
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.
0.3 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.
7
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

$246K
$188K low$304K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$864 (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.$203,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,600

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.Conventional
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
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.Porch · 259 ft²

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

E
Parkway SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28618These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,220
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.59%

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How this home compares

6997 Old 421 S 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 90% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the smallest lots in Deep Gap 28618
  • Older than 94% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Deep Gap 28618

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

This home
$135K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Deep Gap 28618.

How it measures up in Deep Gap 28618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deep Gap 28618.

Estimated value$245,903
CheaperTypical $371,681Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,582 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.38 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 6997 Old 421 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeep Gap 28618Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,90318% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1559% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,582 ft²53% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 acalmost no homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19458% of homes6% of homes

About 6997 Old 421 S

How much is 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC is $245,903 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $188,112 to $303,694. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC last sell?

6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC?

6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,582 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC built?

6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC?

6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC is assigned to Parkway School (elementary), rated A; 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 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC compare to other homes in Deep Gap 28618?

Among the 1,310 homes in Deep Gap 28618, it is worth more than 18% of them ($245,903 against a typical $371,681), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($155 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,582 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.38 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1945 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 10% 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 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6997 Old 421 S, Deep Gap, NC was $864. The county assessed it at $203,600.

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