Residential - Vacant LandResidential
BANNER ELK, NC 28604
0
Baths
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$54 (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.$16,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,900
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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.
EH
Valle Crucis SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.2 mi
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi
District: Watauga County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 28604These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101
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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
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- Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Watauga County
How it measures up in Banner Elk 28604
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Banner Elk 28604.
Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger
Bigger than 20% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Banner Elk 28604 | Watauga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.33 ac | 20% of homes | 18% of homes |
About
When did , Banner Elk, NC last sell?
, Banner Elk, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve , Banner Elk, NC?
, Banner Elk, 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.
What are the property taxes on , Banner Elk, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for , Banner Elk, NC was $54. The county assessed it at $16,900.
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