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$374,500$205 / 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 97How 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 $374,500 on Sep 10, 2026

49 RICHTER DR

TOPTON, NC 28781
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,830 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$375K
$362K low$387K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$374,500 · Sep 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,292 (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.$367,770 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$364,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$367,770

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
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 420 ft²Patio · 420 ft²Porch · 340 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Nantahala SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Macon County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28781These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.128

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.40%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,611
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,633
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.70 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

49 Richter 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Topton 28781
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Topton 28781
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Macon County

What homes are worth in Topton 28781

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

This home
$98K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Topton 28781.

How it measures up in Topton 28781

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topton 28781.

Estimated value$374,500
CheaperTypical $367,701Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.57 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 49 Richter Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopton 28781Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,50051% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20523% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,830 ft²83% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac40% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than200274% of homes84% of homes

About 49 Richter Dr

How much is 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC is $374,500 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $362,218 to $386,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC last sell?

49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC last sold on Sep 10, 2026 for $374,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC?

49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC built?

49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC?

49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC is assigned to Nantahala School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Macon County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC compare to other homes in Topton 28781?

Among the 1,135 homes in Topton 28781, it is worth more than 51% of them ($374,500 against a typical $367,701), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($205 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,830 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 1.57 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2002 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 54% 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 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Richter Dr, Topton, NC was $1,292. The county assessed it at $367,770.

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