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$1,387,590$387 / 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 80How 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
Last sold for $1,040,000 on Mar 1, 2022

1945 LAKE FOREST DR

TUCKASEGEE, NC 28783
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,590 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.1M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,040,000 · Mar 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,706 (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.$1,238,333 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$988,333
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$945,670

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.5.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 375 ft²Porch · 575 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 7.1 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.6 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28783These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.63%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,269
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,887
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.72 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

1945 Lake Forest 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 more than 97% of homes in Tuckasegee 28783
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Tuckasegee 28783
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Tuckasegee 28783
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Jackson County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Tuckasegee 28783

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

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$60K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Tuckasegee 28783.

How it measures up in Tuckasegee 28783

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuckasegee 28783.

Estimated value$1,387,590
CheaperTypical $321,943Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area3,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 1945 Lake Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTuckasegee 28783Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,387,59097% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38782% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than3,590 ft²98% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac76% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than201797% of homes98% of homes

About 1945 Lake Forest Dr

How much is 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC is $1,387,590 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,112,141 to $1,663,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC last sell?

1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC last sold on Mar 1, 2022 for $1,040,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC?

1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,590 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC built?

1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC?

1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated C-; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC compare to other homes in Tuckasegee 28783?

Among the 933 homes in Tuckasegee 28783, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,387,590 against a typical $321,943), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($387 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,590 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (5 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2017 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 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1945 Lake Forest Dr, Tuckasegee, NC was $4,706. The county assessed it at $1,238,333.

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