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$802,308$282 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

899 WATAUGA RIVER RD

SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,847 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.
5.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$802K
$644K low$960K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$388,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$295,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$393,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$393,000

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.40 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.5.12
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.Asphalt
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.Patio · 59 ft²Porch · 228 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Valle Crucis SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28679These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,989
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

899 Watauga River 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 Sugar Grove 28679
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Sugar Grove 28679
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Watauga County

What homes are worth in Sugar Grove 28679

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

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$112K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Sugar Grove 28679.

How it measures up in Sugar Grove 28679

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sugar Grove 28679.

Estimated value$802,308
CheaperTypical $395,998Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area2,847 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size5.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2.14 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 899 Watauga River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSugar Grove 28679Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$802,30886% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28256% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,847 ft²91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.12 ac73% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than197942% of homes36% of homes

About 899 Watauga River Rd

How much is 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC is $802,308 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $644,366 to $960,250. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC last sell?

899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC?

899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,847 square feet of living space and a 5.12-acre lot.

When was 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC built?

899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC?

899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated A-; 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 899 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC compare to other homes in Sugar Grove 28679?

Among the 1,053 homes in Sugar Grove 28679, it is worth more than 86% of them ($802,308 against a typical $395,998), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($282 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,847 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (5.12 ac against a typical 2.14 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1979 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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