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$227,893$123 / 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 78How 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

968 DOWELL RIDGE RD

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,848 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.
3.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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

$228K
$178K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,137 (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.$249,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,000

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.3.35
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

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
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi
H
North Wilkes High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
North Wilkes Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28659These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.20,258
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.197 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,167
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

968 Dowell Ridge 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659

What homes are worth in North Wilkesboro 28659

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

This home
$79K$606K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in North Wilkesboro 28659.

How it measures up in North Wilkesboro 28659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Wilkesboro 28659.

Estimated value$227,893
CheaperTypical $205,012Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,383 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 968 Dowell Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Wilkesboro 28659Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,89359% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12329% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²77% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.35 ac82% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than197155% of homes46% of homes

About 968 Dowell Ridge Rd

How much is 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is $227,893 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $178,197 to $277,589. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sell?

968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 3.35-acre lot.

When was 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC built?

968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North Wilkes High School (high), rated A-; North Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC compare to other homes in North Wilkesboro 28659?

Among the 7,085 homes in North Wilkesboro 28659, it is worth more than 59% of them ($227,893 against a typical $205,012), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($123 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,383 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (3.35 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1971 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 49% 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 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 968 Dowell Ridge Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC was $1,137. The county assessed it at $249,000.

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