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$941,530$272 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $885,000 on Jan 14, 2025

39 ELMS RST

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,463 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$942K
$790K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$885,000 · Jan 14, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$941,530
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$753,224

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,363 (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.$885,083 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$800,133
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 586 ft²Patio · 962 ft²Porch · 278 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28723These 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.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.12,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,540
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,636
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 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

39 Elms Rst 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 more than 80% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Jackson County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Cullowhee 28723

What homes are worth in Cullowhee 28723

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

This home
$100K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Cullowhee 28723.

How it measures up in Cullowhee 28723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cullowhee 28723.

Estimated value$941,530
CheaperTypical $424,575Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area3,463 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 39 Elms Rst ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$941,53080% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27249% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than3,463 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac67% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200895% of homes94% of homes

About 39 Elms Rst

How much is 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC is $941,530 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $789,793 to $1,093,267. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Jan 14, 2025 for $885,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC?

39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,463 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC built?

39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC?

39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,927 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 80% of them ($941,530 against a typical $424,575), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($272 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,463 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (2 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2008 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 80% 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 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Elms Rst, Cullowhee, NC was $3,363. The county assessed it at $885,083.

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