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$700,000$377 / 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 71How 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

26 S RIVER PARK VILLAS DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,857 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.
436 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$700K
$494K low$906K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,160 (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.$449,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$424,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$449,580

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.123 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.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.Condominium
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.1995
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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(3)

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 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

26 S River Park Villas 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 more than 78% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Among the smallest lots in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$107K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 54% 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.

Estimated value$700,000
CheaperTypical $652,094Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$377
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,857 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size436 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 26 S River Park Villas Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$700,00054% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37765% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,857 ft²48% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than436 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198539% of homes53% of homes

About 26 S River Park Villas Dr

How much is 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC is $700,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $493,679 to $906,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?

26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jun 21, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC?

26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,857 square feet of living space.

When was 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC built?

26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

How does 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 54% of them ($700,000 against a typical $652,094), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($377 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,857 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (436 ft² against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1985 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 78% 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 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 S River Park Villas Dr, Sapphire, NC was $2,160. The county assessed it at $449,580.

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