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$282,387$276 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

25 GINSENG RIDGE DR

WHITTIER, NC 28789
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,024 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.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$282K
$229K low$336K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$934 (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.$245,846 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,826
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,000

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.Metal
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 · 320 ft²Patio · 688 ft²Porch · 256 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 SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 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

25 Ginseng Ridge 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 less than 69% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Smaller than 81% 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.

This home
$79K$786K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$282,387
CheaperTypical $276,540Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$282,38751% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27684% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²25% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac50% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than198847% of homes50% of homes

About 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr

How much is 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC is $282,387 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $228,913 to $335,861. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC last sell?

25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC built?

25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC is assigned to Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 51% of them ($282,387 against a typical $276,540), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($276 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1988 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 31% 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 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 25 Ginseng Ridge Dr, Whittier, NC was $934. The county assessed it at $245,846.

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