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$140,865
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 70How 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

280 FOREST RIDGE DR

MARS HILL, NC 28754
0
Baths
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$141K
$99K low$183K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,153 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,153
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,153

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12

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

E
Mars Hill Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Madison High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.1 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.8 mi

District: Madison County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28754These 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.121
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 100.112

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.19%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.90 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,271
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

280 Forest Ridge 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 less than 96% of homes in Mars Hill 28754
  • Among the smallest lots in Madison County

What homes are worth in Mars Hill 28754

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

This home
$115K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Mars Hill 28754.

How it measures up in Mars Hill 28754

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mars Hill 28754.

Estimated value$140,865
CheaperTypical $414,589Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

How 280 Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMars Hill 28754Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,8654% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac2% of homesalmost no homes

About 280 Forest Ridge Dr

How much is 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC is $140,865 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $98,576 to $183,154. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC last sell?

280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC last sold on Dec 20, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC?

280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC is assigned to Mars Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Madison High School (high), rated C; Madison Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Madison County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC compare to other homes in Mars Hill 28754?

Among the 4,235 homes in Mars Hill 28754, it is worth more than 4% of them ($140,865 against a typical $414,589) and its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 1.32 ac). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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