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$140,843$56 / 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 56How 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 $16,000 on Feb 28, 2011

3979 CHATHAM ST

BENNETT, NC 27208
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,527 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$141K
$79K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · Feb 28, 2011
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.$140,843
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$112,674

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$385 (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.$32,068 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,092
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,976
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,613
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,068

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyChatham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 1,290 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Bennett SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Chatham Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi

District: Chatham County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27208These 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.114
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 100.55

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,691
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

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

3979 Chatham St 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 96% of homes in Chatham County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Chatham County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Bennett 27208
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Bennett 27208
  • Older than 98% of homes in Chatham County

What homes are worth in Bennett 27208

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

This home
$59K$739K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Bennett 27208.

How it measures up in Bennett 27208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennett 27208.

Estimated value$140,843
CheaperTypical $230,089Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,527 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 4.6 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 3979 Chatham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennett 27208Chatham County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,84315% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,527 ft²94% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac5% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than19187% of homes2% of homes

About 3979 Chatham St

How much is 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC is $140,843 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $78,786 to $202,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC last sell?

3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC last sold on Feb 28, 2011 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC?

3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,527 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC built?

3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC?

3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC is assigned to Bennett School (elementary), rated B-; Chatham Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Chatham County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC compare to other homes in Bennett 27208?

Among the 730 homes in Bennett 27208, it is worth more than 15% of them ($140,843 against a typical $230,089), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($56 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,527 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 4.6 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1918 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Chatham County, it is worth more than 4% 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 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC was $385. The county assessed it at $32,068.

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