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$899,000$337 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $837,000 on Mar 1, 2022

491 RUSTLING WOODS TRL

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,671 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$899K
$739K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$837,000 · Mar 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,490 (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.$918,451 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$876,931
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$586,790

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.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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 Residential
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28723These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,783
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 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 Rustling Woods Trl 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 79% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Jackson County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Among the newest homes in Cullowhee 28723

What homes are worth in Cullowhee 28723

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

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$85K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Cullowhee 28723.

How it measures up in Cullowhee 28723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cullowhee 28723.

Estimated value$899,000
CheaperTypical $417,936Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$337
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,671 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 491 Rustling Woods Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$899,00079% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33763% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than2,671 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac12% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than2019almost all homesalmost all homes

About 491 Rustling Woods Trl

How much is 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC is $899,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $739,119 to $1,058,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Mar 1, 2022 for $837,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC?

491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,671 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC built?

491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC?

491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,927 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 79% of them ($899,000 against a typical $417,936), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($337 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,671 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2019 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 79% 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 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Rustling Woods Trl, Cullowhee, NC was $3,490. The county assessed it at $918,451.

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