OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2019 for $69K

$112,054

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $545/mo

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1 ba

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880

sq ft

1286 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tyler Ward • Ward & Ward Properties, LLC

Bought with Justin Sheets • Ward & Ward Properties, LLC

Source:Triad MLS #K64244

Redfin Estimate

$112,054

$43K since sold in October 2019$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 37.1% lower than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$120,000
A
2 beds1 bath945 sq ft
2788 Boone Trl, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$185,000
B
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
245 Friendly Grove Church Rd, Millers Creek, NC 28651
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$250,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,247 sq ft
1989 Pads Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$185,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
1953 Boone Trl, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
SOLD JAN 22, 2026
$58,000
E
2 beds1 bath928 sq ft
146 Thunder Ln, Millers Creek, NC 28651
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$270,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,254 sq ft
802 Woodland Blvd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

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Market trends in 28697, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$375K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

21 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$450,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,725 sq ft
850 Pilgrim Baptist Church Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
$289,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,862 sq ft
289 Holly Tree Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
$199,000
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
479 Governor Stokes Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
3D WALKTHROUGH
$618,000
3 beds3 baths2,297 sq ft
347 Peterson Pond Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$595,000
3 beds4 baths2,037 sq ft
183 Alpine Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
$510,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,938 sq ft
154 Rocky Shore Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Sale history for 1286 Congo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$584 (+64.9%)

$16,600 + $102,060

$118,660

2024

$354

$16,600 + $102,060

$118,660

2023

$354

$10,730 + $36,610

$47,340

2022

$354 (−9.4%)

$10,730 + $36,610

$47,340

2021

$391 (−1.5%)

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2020

$397

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2019

$397 (+44.7%)

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2018

$274 (−1.5%)

$10,730 + $25,450

$36,180

2017

$279 (+0.2%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2016

$278 (−2.5%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2014

$285 (−0.3%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2013

$286

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

Tax history for 1286 Congo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$584 (+64.9%)

$16,600 + $102,060

$118,660

2024

$354

$16,600 + $102,060

$118,660

2023

$354

$10,730 + $36,610

$47,340

2022

$354 (−9.4%)

$10,730 + $36,610

$47,340

2021

$391 (−1.5%)

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2020

$397

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2019

$397 (+44.7%)

$10,730 + $41,500

$52,230

2018

$274 (−1.5%)

$10,730 + $25,450

$36,180

2017

$279 (+0.2%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2016

$278 (−2.5%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2014

$285 (−0.3%)

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

2013

$286

$10,720 + $25,450

$36,170

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R20A

Residential-Agricultural District

The R-20A Residential-Agricultural District is established as a district in which the principal use of the land is for lowdensity residential and agricultural purposes. These districts are intended. to insure that residential development not having access to public. water supplies and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at a sufficiently low density to provide a healthful environment.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Subdivision Name: VM BAKER PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 880
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 880
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 1286 CONGO RD

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,731
Legal Lot Number: 21-24
Municipality Name: REDDIES RIVER
Acres: 0.43
County Use Description: SINGLE RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Wilkes County
APN: 1501408

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Millers Creek Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi

7/10

West Wilkes Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

3/10

West Wilkes High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Wilkesboro, NC • 28697

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Estimated sale price

$107,000 – $129,000

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Home values near 1286 Congo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1168 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$172,875
1254 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$237,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
1275 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$242,857
1347 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2309 Sq. Ft.	$298,199

Address	Redfin Estimate
1380 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$234,419
1212 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1218 Sq. Ft.	$205,677

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