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$101,497$82 / 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 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Aug 11, 2017

W CONGRESS ST

VALE, NC 28168
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,232 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.
3,703 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$101K
$69K low$134K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Aug 11, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,075 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$93,593 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,393
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,593
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,593

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.Ranch
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Shed · 625 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
S. Ray Lowder Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Lincolnton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lincolnton Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Lincoln County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28168These 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.137
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 100.73

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,478
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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.62%

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How this home compares

W Congress St 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 97% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Among the smallest lots in Vale 28168
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Vale 28168

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

This home
$30K$713K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Vale 28168.

How it measures up in Vale 28168

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vale 28168.

Estimated value$101,497
CheaperTypical $260,762Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,703 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How W Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 28168Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,49713% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$826% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²31% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,703 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than195317% of homes10% of homes

About W Congress St

How much is W Congress St, Vale, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for W Congress St, Vale, NC is $101,497 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $68,909 to $134,085. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did W Congress St, Vale, NC last sell?

W Congress St, Vale, NC last sold on Aug 11, 2017 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is W Congress St, Vale, NC?

W Congress St, Vale, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was W Congress St, Vale, NC built?

W Congress St, Vale, NC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve W Congress St, Vale, NC?

W Congress St, Vale, NC is assigned to S. Ray Lowder Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lincolnton High School (high), rated C-; Lincolnton Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lincoln County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does W Congress St, Vale, NC compare to other homes in Vale 28168?

Among the 4,661 homes in Vale 28168, it is worth more than 13% of them ($101,497 against a typical $260,762), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($82 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,703 ft² against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1953 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 3% 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 W Congress St, Vale, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for W Congress St, Vale, NC was $1,075. The county assessed it at $93,593.

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