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284 FOREST RUN RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,774 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.
12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,793 (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.$735,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$637,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$512,890

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.87 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.95
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 100.126

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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.Owner occupied
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

284 Forest Run 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Jackson County

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Living area2,774 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.05 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 284 Forest Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Living areabigger than2,774 ft²89% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than12 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than198950% of homes53% of homes

About 284 Forest Run Rd

When did 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Nov 26, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,774 square feet of living space and a 12.00-acre lot.

When was 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC built?

284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 2,998 homes in Whittier 28789, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,774 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (12 ac against a typical 1.05 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1989 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 284 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was $2,793. The county assessed it at $735,030.

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