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$384,261$226 / 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
Last sold for $2,000 on Mar 26, 2021

872 RURITAN RD

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,700 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.
19.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$384K
$307K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000 · Mar 26, 2021
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.$384,261
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$307,409

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,342 (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.$293,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$293,960

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.19.80
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
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28669These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
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.3,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,344
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

872 Ruritan 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 86% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Among the oldest homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Roaring River 28669

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

This home
$100K$671K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Roaring River 28669.

How it measures up in Roaring River 28669

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roaring River 28669.

Estimated value$384,261
CheaperTypical $230,112Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size19.8 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 872 Ruritan Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,26186% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22681% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²71% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.8 ac89% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homesalmost no homes

About 872 Ruritan Rd

How much is 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC is $384,261 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $307,485 to $461,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC last sell?

872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC last sold on Mar 26, 2021 for $2,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC?

872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,700 square feet of living space and a 19.80-acre lot.

When was 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC built?

872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC?

872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC is assigned to Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 987 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is worth more than 86% of them ($384,261 against a typical $230,112), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($226 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (19.8 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 80% 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 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 872 Ruritan Rd, Roaring River, NC was $1,342. The county assessed it at $293,960.

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