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$377,826
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 69How 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

170 E VALLEY DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$378K
$261K low$495K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$59 (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.$15,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,300

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.197 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.1 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.4 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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

170 E Valley Dr 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 Sapphire 28774
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Sapphire 28774

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$114K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Sapphire 28774.

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Estimated value$377,826
CheaperTypical $645,519Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

How 170 E Valley Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$377,82624% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac79% of homes56% of homes

About 170 E Valley Dr

How much is 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC is $377,826 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $260,637 to $495,015. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?

170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC?

170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated D; Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,548 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 24% of them ($377,826 against a typical $645,519) and its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.76 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 48% 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 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC was $59. The county assessed it at $15,600.

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