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$1,903,029$2,203 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,550,000 on Oct 2, 2020

218 BALD ROCK RD

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
1
Beds
0
Baths
864 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.
95.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.6M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,550,000 · Oct 2, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.125%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$2,500,000
OAKWORTH CAPITAL BANK · recorded Jun 24, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,310 (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.$480,730 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$295,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,281,460

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.115 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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1945
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.95.84
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28708These 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.167
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 100.111

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

218 Bald Rock 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 Balsam Grove 28708
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Among the largest lots in Transylvania County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

What homes are worth in Balsam Grove 28708

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

This home
$51K$786K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Balsam Grove 28708.

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Estimated value$1,903,029
CheaperTypical $249,750Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$2203
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size95.84 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 218 Bald Rock Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,903,029almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2203almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²10% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than95.84 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19202% of homes3% of homes

About 218 Bald Rock Rd

How much is 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC is $1,903,029 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,619,776 to $2,186,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Oct 2, 2020 for $1,550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC has 1 bedrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 95.84-acre lot.

When was 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC built?

218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

How does 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 335 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,903,029 against a typical $249,750), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($2203 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 10% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (95.84 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1920 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 98% 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 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Bald Rock Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was $2,310. The county assessed it at $480,730.

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