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$1,732,271$432 / 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 87How 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 $1,465,000 on Oct 10, 2024

47 HILLTOP RD

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
3
Beds
3
Baths
4,014 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.
1.07 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,465,000 · Oct 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,575 (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.$1,576,380 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,506,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,576,380

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.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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

Transaction History(2)

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

47 Hilltop 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 most valuable homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Transylvania County

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
$115K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 93% of 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$1,732,271
CheaperTypical $648,184Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$432
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area4,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,918 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.07 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 47 Hilltop Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,732,27193% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43277% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than4,014 ft²95% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.07 ac81% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than200478% of homes82% of homes

About 47 Hilltop Rd

How much is 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC is $1,732,271 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,498,849 to $1,965,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC last sell?

47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC last sold on Oct 10, 2024 for $1,465,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC?

47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,014 square feet of living space and a 1.07-acre lot.

When was 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC built?

47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

How does 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,548 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,732,271 against a typical $648,184), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($432 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 95% of them (4,014 ft² against a typical 1,918 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (1.07 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (2004 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than almost all 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 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Hilltop Rd, Sapphire, NC was $7,575. The county assessed it at $1,576,380.

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