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$189,289$188 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

707 DOWELL RIDGE RD

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
8.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$189K
$149K low$229K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,150 (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.$251,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$134,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,930

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
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.8.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system 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

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

E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
North Wilkes High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
North Wilkes Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28659These 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.120
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 100.88

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.20,258
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.197 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,167
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

707 Dowell 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 65% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659
  • Newer than 74% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659

What homes are worth in North Wilkesboro 28659

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

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$74K$605K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659.

How it measures up in North Wilkesboro 28659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Wilkesboro 28659.

Estimated value$189,289
CheaperTypical $204,326Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size8.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.85 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 707 Dowell Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Wilkesboro 28659Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,28943% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18879% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²19% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.4 ac92% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than198074% of homes63% of homes

About 707 Dowell Ridge Rd

How much is 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is $189,289 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $149,162 to $229,416. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1983, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 8.40-acre lot.

When was 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC built?

707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North Wilkes High School (high), rated A-; North Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in North Wilkesboro 28659?

Among the 7,085 homes in North Wilkesboro 28659, it is worth more than 43% of them ($189,289 against a typical $204,326), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($188 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,378 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (8.4 ac against a typical 0.85 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1980 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 35% 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 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 707 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was $1,150. The county assessed it at $251,930.

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