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$304,147$182 / 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 $130,000 on Jan 12, 2017

281 MACLOR FOREST HEIGHTS RD

FRANKLIN, NC 28734
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,674 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.
1.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$304K
$252K low$357K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Jan 12, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,061 (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.$295,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$294,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$295,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1.32
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 258 ft²Patio · 534 ft²Porch · 420 ft²

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Macon Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.9 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

281 Maclor Forest Heights 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Macon County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Franklin 28734
  • Newer than 71% 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
$111K$854K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$304,147
CheaperTypical $293,453Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,674 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.11 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 28734Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$304,14753% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18227% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,674 ft²73% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.32 ac56% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than199571% of homes70% of homes

About 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd

How much is 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC is $304,147 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $251,745 to $356,549. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC last sell?

281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC last sold on Jan 12, 2017 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC?

281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,674 square feet of living space and a 1.32-acre lot.

When was 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC built?

281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC?

281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, 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 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC compare to other homes in Franklin 28734?

Among the 16,130 homes in Franklin 28734, it is worth more than 53% of them ($304,147 against a typical $293,453), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($182 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,674 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.32 ac against a typical 1.11 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1995 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 40% 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 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Maclor Forest Heights Rd, Franklin, NC was $1,061. The county assessed it at $295,200.

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