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$1,209,958$343 / 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 82How 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
Last sold for $1,050,000 on Jul 28, 2023

1959 FOREST RUN RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,525 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.
28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$997K low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,050,000 · Jul 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,113 (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.$1,082,364 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$194,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$887,564
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$931,247

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.28.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 980 ft²Patio · 980 ft²Porch · 1,266 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

1959 Forest Run 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Whittier 28789

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

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$77K$755K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Whittier 28789.

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Estimated value$1,209,958
CheaperTypical $275,955Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area3,525 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size28 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 1959 Forest Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,209,958almost all homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34395% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than3,525 ft²95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than28 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than199866% of homes67% of homes

About 1959 Forest Run Rd

How much is 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is $1,209,958 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $997,441 to $1,422,475. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Jul 28, 2023 for $1,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,525 square feet of living space and a 28.00-acre lot.

When was 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC built?

1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,209,958 against a typical $275,955), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($343 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,525 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (28 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1998 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 84% 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 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1959 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was $4,113. The county assessed it at $1,082,364.

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