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$188,031$71 / 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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $56,000 on Feb 1, 1994

296 VIOLA LN

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,640 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$188K
$123K low$253K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$56,000 · Feb 1, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,360 (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.$282,790 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$282,790

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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 28708These 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.167
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 100.111

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 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

296 Viola Ln 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 91% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Transylvania County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

What homes are worth in Balsam Grove 28708

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

This home
$57K$957K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708.

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Estimated value$188,031
CheaperTypical $269,810Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 296 Viola Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,03131% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$712% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,640 ft²91% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac20% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than199358% of homes64% of homes

About 296 Viola Ln

How much is 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC is $188,031 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $123,423 to $252,639. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Feb 1, 1994 for $56,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC?

296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,640 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC built?

296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

How does 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 339 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is worth more than 31% of them ($188,031 against a typical $269,810), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($71 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,640 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1993 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 9% 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 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Viola Ln, Balsam Grove, NC was $1,360. The county assessed it at $282,790.

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