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$1,102,006$399 / 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 82How 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 $45,000 on Jun 1, 1998

481 KENNEDY DR

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,765 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.
7.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.1M
$906K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jun 1, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,062 (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.$1,341,950 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,192,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$587,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,341,950

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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.46
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 28768These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.88%
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.15%
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.7,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,476
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,231
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.69 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

481 Kennedy 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.

  • Worth more than 96% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768

What homes are worth in Pisgah Forest 28768

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

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$111K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768.

How it measures up in Pisgah Forest 28768

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pisgah Forest 28768.

Estimated value$1,102,006
CheaperTypical $477,592Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area2,765 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,782 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size7.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 481 Kennedy Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,102,00696% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39991% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,765 ft²83% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.46 ac91% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than200383% of homes81% of homes

About 481 Kennedy Dr

How much is 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC is $1,102,006 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $905,965 to $1,298,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1998 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC?

481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,765 square feet of living space and a 7.46-acre lot.

When was 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

How does 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC compare to other homes in Pisgah Forest 28768?

Among the 3,143 homes in Pisgah Forest 28768, it is worth more than 96% of them ($1,102,006 against a typical $477,592), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($399 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,765 ft² against a typical 1,782 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (7.46 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2003 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 94% 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 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Kennedy Dr, Pisgah Forest, NC was $5,062. The county assessed it at $1,341,950.

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