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$64,634$42 / 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 49How 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

491 NEWTOWN RD

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,552 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.
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$65K
$32K low$98K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$371 (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.$26,750 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,750

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
99
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
84
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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 Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 28708These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.80%
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.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 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

491 Newtown 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 least valuable homes in Transylvania County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Transylvania County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Older than 72% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

What homes are worth in Balsam Grove 28708

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

This home
$57K$957K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708.

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Estimated value$64,634
CheaperTypical $269,810Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 491 Newtown Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$64,6343% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²57% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac30% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197328% of homes32% of homes

About 491 Newtown Rd

How much is 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC is $64,634 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $31,527 to $97,741. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 1.12-acre lot.

When was 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC built?

491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a mobile home home.

How does 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 339 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is worth more than 3% of them ($64,634 against a typical $269,810), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($42 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1973 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than almost no 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 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Newtown Rd, Balsam Grove, NC was $371. The county assessed it at $26,750.

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