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$318,772$186 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

11 RIDGECREST RD

BALSAM, NC 28707
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,710 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.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$319K
$258K low$379K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,199 (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.$315,578 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,478
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,260

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1967
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 712 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Scotts Creek SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28707These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.123

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.64%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.18
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.50 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,455
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 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

11 Ridgecrest Rd 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Jackson County

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

This home
$115K$479K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Jackson County.

How it measures up in Jackson County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson County.

Estimated value$318,772
CheaperTypical $403,226Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 11 Ridgecrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,77237% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18620% of homes
Living areabigger than1,710 ft²56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac57% of homes
Year builtnewer than19478% of homes

About 11 Ridgecrest Rd

How much is 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC is $318,772 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $258,176 to $379,368. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC?

11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,710 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC built?

11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC?

11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC is assigned to Scotts Creek School (elementary), rated B; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated B. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC compare to other homes in Jackson County?

Among the 18,338 homes in Jackson County, it is worth more than 37% of them ($318,772 against a typical $403,226), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($186 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,710 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1947 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 11 Ridgecrest Rd, Balsam, NC was $1,199. The county assessed it at $315,578.

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