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$206,093$194 / 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 73How 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

251 RIVERVIEW RD

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$206K
$151K low$261K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$225 (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.$59,221 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,581
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,960

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.28
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 84 ft²

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 · 1.8 mi
E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28723These 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.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.12,783
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 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

251 Riverview 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 83% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Jackson County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Older than 84% of homes in Cullowhee 28723

What homes are worth in Cullowhee 28723

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

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$97K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Cullowhee 28723.

How it measures up in Cullowhee 28723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cullowhee 28723.

Estimated value$206,093
CheaperTypical $407,351Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 251 Riverview Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$206,09317% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19430% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²23% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac7% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than196416% of homes17% of homes

About 251 Riverview Rd

How much is 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC is $206,093 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $151,238 to $260,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC built?

251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,944 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 17% of them ($206,093 against a typical $407,351), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($194 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1964 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 17% 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 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Riverview Rd, Cullowhee, NC was $225. The county assessed it at $59,221.

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