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$1,456,931$530 / 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 68How 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

172 WANDERING RIDGE RD

CASHIERS, NC 28717
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,748 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$996K low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,867 (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.$1,280,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$328,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$952,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$820,670

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.4.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 78 ft²Patio · 462 ft²Porch · 566 ft²

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.

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 CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.2 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28717These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.34%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,958
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.81 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

172 Wandering 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Jackson County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Cashiers 28717
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Cashiers 28717

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

This home
$168K$7.2M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Cashiers 28717.

How it measures up in Cashiers 28717

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cashiers 28717.

Estimated value$1,456,931
CheaperTypical $1,346,270Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$530
CheaperTypical $577Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,287 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 172 Wandering Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCashiers 28717Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,456,93155% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53042% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,748 ft²62% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac90% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199964% of homes71% of homes

About 172 Wandering Ridge Rd

How much is 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC is $1,456,931 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $996,471 to $1,917,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC?

172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,748 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC built?

172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC?

172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated C-; 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 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC compare to other homes in Cashiers 28717?

Among the 2,201 homes in Cashiers 28717, it is worth more than 55% of them ($1,456,931 against a typical $1,346,270), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($530 against a typical $577), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,748 ft² against a typical 2,287 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (4 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1999 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 88% 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 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Wandering Ridge Rd, Cashiers, NC was $4,867. The county assessed it at $1,280,840.

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