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$324,319
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 78How 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

144 MERLE FARM LN

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
0
Baths
83.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$324K
$254K low$394K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$298 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,034,850 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,029,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,034,850

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.70
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
99
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.83.76
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28768These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.7,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,476
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,231
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.69 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

144 Merle Farm Ln 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 less than 76% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Among the largest lots in Pisgah Forest 28768

What homes are worth in Pisgah Forest 28768

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

This home
$101K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768.

How it measures up in Pisgah Forest 28768

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pisgah Forest 28768.

Estimated value$324,319
CheaperTypical $473,717Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size83.76 ac
SmallerTypical 1.26 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 144 Merle Farm Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,31924% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than83.76 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 144 Merle Farm Ln

How much is 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC is $324,319 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $254,300 to $394,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How does 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC compare to other homes in Pisgah Forest 28768?

Among the 3,141 homes in Pisgah Forest 28768, it is worth more than 24% of them ($324,319 against a typical $473,717) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (83.76 ac against a typical 1.26 ac). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 30% 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 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 144 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC was $298. The county assessed it at $1,034,850.

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