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$954,235$398 / 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 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

185 HEMLOCK LN

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,399 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.
11.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$954K
$660K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$538 (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.$112,030 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,830
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,030

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.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.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

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

185 Hemlock Ln 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 90% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Transylvania County

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
$116K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 70% 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$954,235
CheaperTypical $664,712Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$398
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area2,399 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size11.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 185 Hemlock Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$954,23570% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39868% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,399 ft²67% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.02 ac98% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than200168% of homes77% of homes

About 185 Hemlock Ln

How much is 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC is $954,235 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $660,208 to $1,248,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC last sell?

185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jul 1, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC?

185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,399 square feet of living space and a 11.02-acre lot.

When was 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC built?

185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

How does 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,551 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 70% of them ($954,235 against a typical $664,712), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($398 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,399 ft² against a typical 1,919 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (11.02 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (2001 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 90% 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 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Hemlock Ln, Sapphire, NC was $538. The county assessed it at $112,030.

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