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$293,006
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 77How 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
Last sold for $184,000 on Sep 18, 2017

27 FOREST RUN

SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC 28604
0
Baths

Valuation

$293K
$226K low$360K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$184,000 · Sep 18, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$293,006
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$234,405

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$102 (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.$15,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Banner Elk Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28604These 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.134
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 100.101

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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

27 Forest Run 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 Banner Elk 28604

What homes are worth in Banner Elk 28604

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

This home
$95K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Banner Elk 28604.

How it measures up in Banner Elk 28604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Banner Elk 28604.

Estimated value$293,006
CheaperTypical $450,311Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

How 27 Forest Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBanner Elk 28604Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,00631% of homes58% of homes

About 27 Forest Run

How much is 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC is $293,006 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $226,231 to $359,781. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC last sell?

27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC last sold on Sep 18, 2017 for $184,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC?

27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC is assigned to Banner Elk Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Forest Run, Sugar Mountain, NC was $102. The county assessed it at $15,000.

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