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$3,032,813
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 75How 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 $500,000 on Dec 3, 2020

461 E VALLEY DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
0
Baths
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$3M
$2.3M low$3.8M high
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 · Dec 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,387 (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.$4,312,247 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$750,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,562,247
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,542,660

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.158 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.4 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

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

461 E Valley Dr 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 most valuable homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Sapphire 28774

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$121K$2.8M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Sapphire 28774.

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

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

Estimated value$3,032,813
CheaperTypical $644,625Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

How 461 E Valley Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,032,813almost all homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac88% of homes73% of homes

About 461 E Valley Dr

How much is 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC is $3,032,813 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,268,596 to $3,797,030. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?

461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Dec 3, 2020 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC?

461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated C-; Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than almost all of them ($3,032,813 against a typical $644,625) and its lot is bigger than 88% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.76 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 96% 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 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 461 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC was $16,387. The county assessed it at $4,312,247.

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