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Last sold for $500,000 on Jun 21, 2012

290 RUNNING FOX RD

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
4
Beds
5
Baths
5,775 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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.$500,000 · Jun 21, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,351 (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.$1,529,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,409,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$872,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,529,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyTransylvania
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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.

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

290 Running Fox 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 Sapphire 28774
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Newer than 77% 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 area5,775 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 290 Running Fox Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Living areabigger than5,775 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac45% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than200067% of homes77% of homes

About 290 Running Fox Rd

When did 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC last sell?

290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jun 21, 2012 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC?

290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 5,775 square feet of living space.

When was 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC built?

290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

How does 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,775 ft² against a typical 1,915 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (2000 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 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC was $7,351. The county assessed it at $1,529,820.

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