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$68,076
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 69How 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 $15,000 on Dec 12, 2018

279 BEAR RIDGE RD

FRANKLIN, NC 28734
0
Baths
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$68K
$47K low$89K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Dec 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$53 (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.$14,850 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,850

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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
Iotla Valley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.0 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
M
Macon Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.3 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

279 Bear Ridge Rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Franklin 28734
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Franklin 28734

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
$112K$857K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$68,076
CheaperTypical $293,046Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

How 279 Bear Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 28734Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,076almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac22% of homes24% of homes

About 279 Bear Ridge Rd

How much is 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC is $68,076 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $46,925 to $89,227. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC last sell?

279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC last sold on Dec 12, 2018 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC?

279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC is assigned to Iotla Valley 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 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC compare to other homes in Franklin 28734?

Among the 16,130 homes in Franklin 28734, it is worth more than almost none of them ($68,076 against a typical $293,046) and its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 1.11 ac). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than almost no 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 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Bear Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC was $53. The county assessed it at $14,850.

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