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$301,143$269 / 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 81How 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
Last sold for $147,000 on Jul 26, 2017

198 ECHO RIDGE RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,120 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$301K
$244K low$358K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,000 · Jul 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$967 (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.$254,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,040

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.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 48 ft²Patio · 264 ft²Porch · 656 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
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 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

198 Echo 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 less than 65% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Smaller than 77% 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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$55K$756K

This home is worth more than 57% of 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$301,143
CheaperTypical $273,675Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 198 Echo Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,14357% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26981% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²28% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac49% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198746% of homes50% of homes

About 198 Echo Ridge Rd

How much is 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC is $301,143 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $243,938 to $358,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Jul 26, 2017 for $147,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC built?

198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 2,999 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 57% of them ($301,143 against a typical $273,675), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($269 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1987 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 35% 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 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Echo Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC was $967. The county assessed it at $254,600.

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