Watauga, NC · ZIP 28692 · Census Tract 37189920200 · 2027–2030 outlook
Current modeled value
$261K
Downside (P10)
$225K
-14% by 2030
Base Case (P50)
$274K
+5% by 2030
Upside (P90)
$402K
+54% by 2030
Base case: +5% by 2030, with a forecast range from -14% to +54%. Uncertainty is typical relative to similar Watauga markets.
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Value | $166K | $168K | $167K | $168K | $169K | $193K | $215K | $226K | $241K | $258K | $261K | $266K | $274K | $274K |
| YoY Change | +1.5% | -0.7% | +0.4% | +0.8% | +13.9% | +11.4% | +5.2% | +6.6% | +7.1% | +1.0% | +1.9% | +3.3% | +0.1% | |
| Downside (P10) | $227K | $226K | $225K | |||||||||||
| Upside (P90) | $313K | $343K | $402K |
The forecast range is moderate for this market over this horizon. Near-term outcomes are relatively tight, but uncertainty widens meaningfully by 2030.
1-Year Spread
$227K to $313K
32.3% of median
5-Year Spread
$225K to $402K
64.5% of median
Use these nearby areas to compare price level, upside potential, and forecast risk.
Areas with the most similar current median values
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam area | $264K | $274K | +4.0% | |
| Meat Camp area | $208K | $223K | +7.1% | |
| Boone | $348K | $392K | +12.7% | |
| Stony Fork | $358K | $398K | +11.1% | |
| Shawneehaw area | $358K | $366K | +2.0% | |
| Watauga area | $364K | $390K | +7.2% |
Nearby areas where the model expects higher 5-year price growth
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam area | $264K | $274K | +4.0% | |
| Boone | $446K | $528K | +18.6% | |
| New River area | $403K | $457K | +13.6% | |
| New River area | $562K | $637K | +13.4% | |
| Boone | $348K | $392K | +12.7% | |
| Stony Fork | $358K | $398K | +11.1% |
Nearby areas with narrower forecast ranges (less uncertainty)
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | Spread | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam area | $264K | $274K | $177K | |
| Meat Camp area | $208K | $223K | $130K | |
| Watauga area | $364K | $390K | $160K | |
| Shawneehaw area | $358K | $366K | $182K | |
| Boone | $348K | $392K | $201K | |
| Stony Fork | $358K | $398K | $212K |
Forecasts are probabilistic model outputs, not guarantees. The model uses historical data and economic indicators; it does not observe property-specific conditions. This is not financial, investment, or real estate advice. Learn more about our methodology.
Model
Homecastr World Model (Schrödinger Bridge v12)
Forecast Horizon
2027 to 2030
Schema Version
forecast_queue
Citation
Hardesty Lewis, D. (2026). Homecastr Home Price Forecast. Retrieved from homecastr.com.
Data Sources
Deep dive into property-level home price forecasts for parcels in this area.