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$273,497$102 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

708 RIDDLE RD

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,688 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.
4.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$273K
$216K low$331K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$273,497
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$218,798

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,053 (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.$426,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$381,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,320

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.4.60
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, Detached
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
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

708 Riddle 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 more than 73% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% 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.

This home
$83K$665K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$273,497
CheaperTypical $206,193Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size4.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.85 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 708 Riddle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Wilkesboro 28659Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,49773% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10213% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.6 ac86% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than197053% of homes44% of homes

About 708 Riddle Rd

How much is 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is $273,497 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $216,036 to $330,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Jun 24, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,688 square feet of living space and a 4.60-acre lot.

When was 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC built?

708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-; East 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 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in North Wilkesboro 28659?

Among the 7,084 homes in North Wilkesboro 28659, it is worth more than 73% of them ($273,497 against a typical $206,193), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($102 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 1,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (4.6 ac against a typical 0.85 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1970 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 62% 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 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Riddle Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was $2,053. The county assessed it at $426,320.

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