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$721,251$801 / 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 90How 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

862 CHETOLA LAKE DR

BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$721K
$648K low$795K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,350 (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.$309,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$309,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$309,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWATAUGA
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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 · 176 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Blowing Rock SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28605These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.4,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,007
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

862 Chetola Lake Dr 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 71% of homes in Watauga County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Watauga County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605

What homes are worth in Blowing Rock 28605

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

This home
$122K$3M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Blowing Rock 28605.

How it measures up in Blowing Rock 28605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blowing Rock 28605.

Estimated value$721,251
CheaperTypical $748,781Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$801
CheaperTypical $396Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 862 Chetola Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlowing Rock 28605Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$721,25147% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80196% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²7% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than198853% of homes52% of homes

About 862 Chetola Lake Dr

How much is 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is $721,251 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $647,550 to $794,952. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sell?

862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 900 square feet of living space.

When was 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC built?

862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC is assigned to Blowing Rock 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 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC compare to other homes in Blowing Rock 28605?

Among the 4,399 homes in Blowing Rock 28605, it is worth more than 47% of them ($721,251 against a typical $748,781), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($801 against a typical $396), it is bigger than 7% of them (900 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1988 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 71% 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 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 862 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC was $1,350. The county assessed it at $309,800.

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