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$344,050$397 / 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 81How 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

700 FORK RIDGE RD

VILAS, NC 28692
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
867 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.
2.2 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.

Valuation

$344K
$278K low$410K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$700 (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.$158,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,900

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.Conventional
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Porch · 136 ft²

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

E
Mabel SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28692These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.4,425
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

700 Fork Ridge 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 76% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Watauga County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Vilas 28692

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

This home
$121K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Vilas 28692.

How it measures up in Vilas 28692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vilas 28692.

Estimated value$344,050
CheaperTypical $444,447Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$397
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area867 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 700 Fork Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$344,05032% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39786% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than867 ft²6% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.2 ac63% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than200069% of homes71% of homes

About 700 Fork Ridge Rd

How much is 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC is $344,050 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $278,158 to $409,942. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sell?

700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 867 square feet of living space and a 2.20-acre lot.

When was 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC built?

700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC is assigned to Mabel 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 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,232 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 32% of them ($344,050 against a typical $444,447), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($397 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 6% of them (867 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (2.2 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (2000 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 24% 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 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 700 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC was $700. The county assessed it at $158,900.

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