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$293,577$242 / 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 83How 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
Last sold for $299,000 on May 7, 2025

278 RIDGECREST VILLAS DR

FRANKLIN, NC 28734
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,212 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$294K
$244K low$343K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$299,000 · May 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$913 (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.$248,940 (2026)
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.$223,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,940

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
Cartoogechaye Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
M
Macon Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Macon County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28734These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.73%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,080
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.$50,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 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

278 Ridgecrest 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Franklin 28734
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Macon County

What homes are worth in Franklin 28734

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

This home
$110K$818K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Franklin 28734.

How it measures up in Franklin 28734

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 28734.

Estimated value$293,577
CheaperTypical $293,173Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 28734Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,57750% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24260% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²42% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than200487% of homes88% of homes

About 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr

How much is 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC is $293,577 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $244,180 to $342,974. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC last sell?

278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC last sold on May 7, 2025 for $299,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC?

278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC built?

278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC?

278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC is assigned to Cartoogechaye Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Franklin High School (high), rated B-; Macon Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Macon County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC compare to other homes in Franklin 28734?

Among the 16,130 homes in Franklin 28734, it is worth more than 50% of them ($293,577 against a typical $293,173), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($242 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2004 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 38% 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 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Ridgecrest Villas Dr, Franklin, NC was $913. The county assessed it at $248,940.

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