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$2,087,520$365 / 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 69How 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 $810,000 on Nov 1, 2011

970 SCENIC DR

VILAS, NC 28692
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,714 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.1M
$1.4M low$2.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$810,000 · Nov 1, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,067 (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.$1,617,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,480,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,617,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,617,400

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.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 864 ft²Porch · 308 ft²

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
Valle Crucis SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28692These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.4,425
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.59%

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How this home compares

970 Scenic 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 Vilas 28692
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Among the largest homes in Vilas 28692
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Vilas 28692
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Vilas 28692

What homes are worth in Vilas 28692

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

This home
$127K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Vilas 28692.

How it measures up in Vilas 28692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vilas 28692.

Estimated value$2,087,520
CheaperTypical $442,617Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$365
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area5,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 970 Scenic Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilas 28692Watauga County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,087,520almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36580% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than5,714 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac30% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than200686% of homes85% of homes

About 970 Scenic Dr

How much is 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC is $2,087,520 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,443,749 to $2,731,291. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC last sell?

970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC last sold on Nov 1, 2011 for $810,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC?

970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,714 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC built?

970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC?

970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC is assigned to Valle Crucis School (elementary), rated B+; 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 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC compare to other homes in Vilas 28692?

Among the 2,205 homes in Vilas 28692, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,087,520 against a typical $442,617), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($365 against a typical $273), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,714 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2006 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Watauga County, it is worth more than 98% 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 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC was $6,067. The county assessed it at $1,617,400.

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