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$234,149$275 / 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 91How 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

257 JAMES ST

KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083
2
Beds
2
Baths
852 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$234K
$214K low$255K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$225,590 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,590

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.48
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
68
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.Single Family Residence
CountyCABARRUS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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 · 100 ft²Porch · 60 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
G. W. Carver Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
A. L. Brown High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Kannapolis Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Kannapolis City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28083These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,542
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,323 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,671
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

257 James St 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 84% of homes in Cabarrus County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Kannapolis 28083
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Cabarrus County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Kannapolis 28083
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Kannapolis 28083

What homes are worth in Kannapolis 28083

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

This home
$98K$485K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Kannapolis 28083.

How it measures up in Kannapolis 28083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kannapolis 28083.

Estimated value$234,149
CheaperTypical $253,144Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 257 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKannapolis 28083Cabarrus County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,14942% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27598% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than852 ft²6% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac19% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than202296% of homes95% of homes

About 257 James St

How much is 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC is $234,149 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $213,734 to $254,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC last sell?

257 James St, Kannapolis, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC?

257 James St, Kannapolis, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 852 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC built?

257 James St, Kannapolis, NC was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC?

257 James St, Kannapolis, NC is assigned to G. W. Carver Elementary School (elementary), rated C; A. L. Brown High School (high), rated D; Kannapolis Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Kannapolis City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 James St, Kannapolis, NC compare to other homes in Kannapolis 28083?

Among the 10,245 homes in Kannapolis 28083, it is worth more than 42% of them ($234,149 against a typical $253,144), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($275 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 6% of them (852 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2022 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Cabarrus County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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