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Last sold for $250,000 on Aug 1, 1996

287 RIVER OVERLOOK RD

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
4
Beds
5
Baths
4,540 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Aug 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,773 (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.$1,617,790 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,417,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$956,770
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,617,790

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Commercial (General)
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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

287 River Overlook 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 largest homes in Transylvania County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Transylvania County

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Living area4,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 287 River Overlook Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Living areabigger than4,540 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac54% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200272% of homes80% of homes

About 287 River Overlook Rd

When did 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC last sell?

287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC last sold on Aug 1, 1996 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC?

287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,540 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC built?

287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

How does 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,540 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (2002 against a typical 1991). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 287 River Overlook Rd, Sapphire, NC was $7,773. The county assessed it at $1,617,790.

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