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$1,445,332$732 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,250,000 on Oct 7, 2024

8703 HOWARD DR

TERRELL, NC 28682
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,974 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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

$1.4M
$1.2M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,250,000 · Oct 7, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,826 (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.$960,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$497,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$462,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$953,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$960,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 989 ft²Porch · 64 ft²Boat access

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
Sherrills Ford Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.8 mi
H
Bandys High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
M
Mill Creek Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.0 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28682These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.1,415
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,332
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$199,741
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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.60%

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How this home compares

8703 Howard 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Catawba County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Catawba County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Terrell 28682

What homes are worth in Terrell 28682

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

This home
$227K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Terrell 28682.

How it measures up in Terrell 28682

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Terrell 28682.

Estimated value$1,445,332
CheaperTypical $599,347Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$732
CheaperTypical $265Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,791 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 8703 Howard Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTerrell 28682Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,445,33292% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73297% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,974 ft²56% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac37% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than197415% of homes42% of homes

About 8703 Howard Dr

How much is 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC is $1,445,332 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,173,179 to $1,717,485. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC last sell?

8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC last sold on Oct 7, 2024 for $1,250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC?

8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,974 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC built?

8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC?

8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC is assigned to Sherrills Ford Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Bandys High School (high), rated A-; Mill Creek Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC compare to other homes in Terrell 28682?

Among the 1,100 homes in Terrell 28682, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,445,332 against a typical $599,347), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($732 against a typical $265), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,974 ft² against a typical 1,791 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1974 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than almost all 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 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8703 Howard Dr, Terrell, NC was $3,826. The county assessed it at $960,200.

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