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$285,445$159 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $146,500 on Jun 7, 2018

1686 PICKENS HWY

ROSMAN, NC 28772
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 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.
2.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$285K
$235K low$336K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,500 · Jun 7, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$133,930
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$107,144
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.51%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$151,515
PRIME MORTGAGE LENDING INC · recorded Jun 7, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,478 (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.$307,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$181,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$307,580

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.2.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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(4)

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 28772These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,648
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.79 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1686 Pickens Hwy 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 Transylvania County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Rosman 28772
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Rosman 28772

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

This home
$49K$996K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Rosman 28772.

How it measures up in Rosman 28772

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rosman 28772.

Estimated value$285,445
CheaperTypical $265,398Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size2.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1686 Pickens Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRosman 28772Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,44554% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15928% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²72% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.24 ac54% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than196122% of homes20% of homes

About 1686 Pickens Hwy

How much is 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC is $285,445 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $235,326 to $335,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC last sell?

1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC last sold on Jun 7, 2018 for $146,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC?

1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 2.24-acre lot.

When was 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC built?

1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

How does 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC compare to other homes in Rosman 28772?

Among the 897 homes in Rosman 28772, it is worth more than 54% of them ($285,445 against a typical $265,398), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($159 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (2.24 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1961 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 24% 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 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1686 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC was $1,478. The county assessed it at $307,580.

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