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$436,276$346 / 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 83How 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

1609 RICH MOUNTAIN RD

BREVARD, NC 28712
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,260 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$436K
$363K low$510K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$814 (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.$169,500 (2026)
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.$139,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$169,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28712These 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.115
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 100.107

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.20,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,096
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,498
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

1609 Rich Mountain 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 80% of homes in Brevard 28712
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Brevard 28712
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Brevard 28712
  • Older than 69% of homes in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Brevard 28712

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

This home
$98K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Brevard 28712.

How it measures up in Brevard 28712

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brevard 28712.

Estimated value$436,276
CheaperTypical $461,014Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1609 Rich Mountain Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrevard 28712Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,27646% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34680% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²24% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac70% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197235% of homes31% of homes

About 1609 Rich Mountain Rd

How much is 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC is $436,276 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $362,951 to $509,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC last sell?

1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC?

1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC built?

1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

How does 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC compare to other homes in Brevard 28712?

Among the 9,219 homes in Brevard 28712, it is worth more than 46% of them ($436,276 against a typical $461,014), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($346 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1972 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 49% 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 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 Rich Mountain Rd, Brevard, NC was $814. The county assessed it at $169,500.

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