Parcels with improvements, Use Not SpecifiedOther
Last sold for $1,267,500 on Nov 21, 2024
221 AMBLESIDE DR
SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,267,500 · Nov 21, 2024
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,685 (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.$1,232,873 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,082,873
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,000
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
84
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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.
EM
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.8 mi
Blue Ridge Early CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.8 mi
District: Jackson County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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
221 Ambleside 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Sapphire 28774
How it measures up in Sapphire 28774
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.
Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sapphire 28774 | Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1 ac | 79% of homes | 56% of homes |
About 221 Ambleside Dr
When did 221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?
221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Nov 21, 2024 for $1,267,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC?
221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+; Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated C-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC was $4,685. The county assessed it at $1,232,873.
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