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$181,985$192 / 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 80How 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

791 RUBIN WALKER RD

VILAS, NC 28692
2
Beds
1
Baths
948 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.
1.32 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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$182K
$146K low$218K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$597 (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.$130,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1.32
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
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 · 144 ft²

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

E
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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%

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

791 Rubin Walker 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 97% of homes in Watauga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Watauga County
  • Older than 93% 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
$142K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 6% 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$181,985
CheaperTypical $445,103Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size1.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 791 Rubin Walker Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,9856% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19214% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than948 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.32 ac47% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than194512% of homes7% of homes

About 791 Rubin Walker Rd

How much is 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC is $181,985 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $146,289 to $217,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC last sell?

791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC?

791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 948 square feet of living space and a 1.32-acre lot.

When was 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC built?

791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC?

791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated B+; 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 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than 6% of them ($181,985 against a typical $445,103), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($192 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 9% of them (948 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1.32 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1945 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 3% 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 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 791 Rubin Walker Rd, Vilas, NC was $597. The county assessed it at $130,900.

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