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$328,220$338 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Jan 13, 2022

1494 BLACK ROCK RD

CHEROKEE, NC 28719
2
Beds
2
Baths
972 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$328K
$290K low$367K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,190 (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.$313,156 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,256
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,350

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
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.None
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 · 198 ft²Patio · 198 ft²Porch · 330 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
Scotts Creek SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.9 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28719These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.124

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.85%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,438
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.$41,321
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,133
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 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

1494 Black Rock 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 more per square foot than 66% of homes in Jackson County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% 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
$76K$701K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$328,220
CheaperTypical $394,436Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $265Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1494 Black Rock Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,22039% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33866% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199156% of homes

About 1494 Black Rock Rd

How much is 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC is $328,220 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $289,521 to $366,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC last sell?

1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC?

1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC built?

1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC?

1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, 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 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC compare to other homes in Jackson County?

Among the 18,338 homes in Jackson County, it is worth more than 39% of them ($328,220 against a typical $394,436), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($338 against a typical $265), it is bigger than 15% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (3 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1991 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 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1494 Black Rock Rd, Cherokee, NC was $1,190. The county assessed it at $313,156.

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