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Last sold for $225,000 on Sep 1, 2014

160 SWEETWATER RIDGE RD

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,369 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Sep 1, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,777 (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.$578,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$548,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,010

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.115 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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

Transaction History(3)

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 28708These 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.167
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 100.111

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.80%
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.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

160 Sweetwater Ridge 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Living area3,369 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Living areabigger than3,369 ft²97% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac38% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than200990% of homes90% of homes

About 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd

When did 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Sep 1, 2014 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,369 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC built?

160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a modular home.

How does 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 335 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,369 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2009 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 160 Sweetwater Ridge Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was $2,777. The county assessed it at $578,010.

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