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$166,325$119 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

898 W FOREST DR

STATE ROAD, NC 28676
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,400 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.
2.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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

$166K
$121K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,100 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,160

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.2.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

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

E
C.B. Eller Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28676These 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.87
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 100.78

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,288
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,037
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,788
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%

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How this home compares

898 W Forest 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 less than 79% of homes in State Road 28676
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in State Road 28676

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

This home
$85K$929K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in State Road 28676.

How it measures up in State Road 28676

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in State Road 28676.

Estimated value$166,325
CheaperTypical $243,043Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 898 W Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeState Road 28676Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,32521% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11921% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²39% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.24 ac64% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196945% of homes43% of homes

About 898 W Forest Dr

How much is 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC is $166,325 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $120,757 to $211,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC last sell?

898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC last sold on Mar 18, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC?

898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 2.24-acre lot.

When was 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC built?

898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC?

898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC is assigned to C.B. Eller Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC compare to other homes in State Road 28676?

Among the 1,403 homes in State Road 28676, it is worth more than 21% of them ($166,325 against a typical $243,043), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($119 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (2.24 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1969 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 25% 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 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 898 W Forest Dr, State Road, NC was $1,100.

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