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$897,617$259 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $28,000 on Jan 14, 2005

138 ELDERBERRY DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,468 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.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$898K
$659K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Jan 14, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,176 (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.$835,815 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$807,315
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$465,730

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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 168 ft²Patio · 768 ft²Porch · 612 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.7 mi
M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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

138 Elderberry 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 79% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$115K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Sapphire 28774.

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Estimated value$897,617
CheaperTypical $646,446Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 138 Elderberry Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$897,61767% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25925% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than3,468 ft²89% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac80% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than200582% of homes85% of homes

About 138 Elderberry Dr

How much is 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC is $897,617 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $658,903 to $1,136,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?

138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jan 14, 2005 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC?

138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,468 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC built?

138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC?

138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+; Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated D. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,548 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 67% of them ($897,617 against a typical $646,446), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($259 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,468 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2005 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 79% 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 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC was $3,176. The county assessed it at $835,815.

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