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$458,876$215 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $325,000 on May 26, 2021

106 GINSENG RIDGE DR

WHITTIER, NC 28789
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,136 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$459K
$385K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · May 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,767 (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.$465,004 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,654
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 96 ft²Patio · 688 ft²Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.95
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 100.126

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.76%
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.20%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

106 Ginseng Ridge Dr 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 more than 85% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Jackson County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Whittier 28789

What homes are worth in Whittier 28789

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

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$79K$786K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Whittier 28789.

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Estimated value$458,876
CheaperTypical $276,540Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,87685% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21563% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²79% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac50% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than198441% of homes44% of homes

About 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr

How much is 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC is $458,876 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $385,162 to $532,590. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC last sell?

106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC last sold on May 26, 2021 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,136 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC built?

106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC is assigned to Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 85% of them ($458,876 against a typical $276,540), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($215 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1984 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 57% 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 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 106 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC was $1,767. The county assessed it at $465,004.

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