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$353,329$475 / 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 82How 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
Last sold for $325,000 on Mar 27, 2023

262 BRUCENE DR

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
1
Beds
1
Baths
744 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.
5.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$353K
$291K low$416K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Mar 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,156 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$240,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.80
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)

Transaction History(2)

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 28708These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 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

262 Brucene 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 67% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

What homes are worth in Balsam Grove 28708

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

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$51K$840K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708.

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Estimated value$353,329
CheaperTypical $258,632Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$475
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size5.8 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 262 Brucene Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,32967% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47596% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than744 ft²8% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.8 ac73% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201592% of homes92% of homes

About 262 Brucene Dr

How much is 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC is $353,329 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $290,573 to $416,085. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Mar 27, 2023 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC?

262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 744 square feet of living space and a 5.80-acre lot.

When was 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC built?

262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

How does 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 335 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is worth more than 67% of them ($353,329 against a typical $258,632), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($475 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 8% of them (744 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (5.8 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2015 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 35% 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 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 262 Brucene Dr, Balsam Grove, NC was $1,156. The county assessed it at $240,600.

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