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Housing in Watauga

6 homes sold in Watauga in the last year, at a typical $266K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Watauga homes are listed.

Homes sold
6
May 2025 to April 2026
Typical sale price
$266K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$148
Tennessee $210
Paid vs. asking
98.8%
17% sold over asking
For sale now
2
April 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Watauga home costs about $1,509 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Watauga’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Watauga’s 0.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Watauga is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Watauga

Four things worth knowing

0.5%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $266K home, about $1,450 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
19 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Watauga.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Watauga, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Watauga. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Watauga with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Watauga

What do homes sell for in Watauga, TN?

6 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $266K, $148 a square foot.

Is Watauga a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.8% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Watauga?

About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $266K home that’s near $1,450.

Where can I see homes for sale in Watauga?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Watauga’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Watauga.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).