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$720,900
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 74How 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

1861 POOR RIDGE RD

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
0
Baths
75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$721K
$533K low$909K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,390 (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.$1,155,228 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$700,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$454,278
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$766,570

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.61 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 Residential
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.75.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28723These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.12,783
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 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

1861 Poor 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 74% of homes in Jackson County
  • Among the largest lots in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Cullowhee 28723

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

This home
$84K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Cullowhee 28723.

How it measures up in Cullowhee 28723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cullowhee 28723.

Estimated value$720,900
CheaperTypical $415,338Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size75 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 1861 Poor Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$720,90073% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than75 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 1861 Poor Ridge Rd

How much is 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC is $720,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $532,538 to $909,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Jan 19, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,927 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 73% of them ($720,900 against a typical $415,338) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (75 ac against a typical 1.02 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 74% 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 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1861 Poor Ridge Rd, Cullowhee, NC was $4,390. The county assessed it at $1,155,228.

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