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$462,345$408 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $389,000 on Jun 23, 2021

494 SAM ROBERTSON RD

BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,134 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.
25.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$462K
$401K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$389,000 · Jun 23, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,015 (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.$316,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$316,700

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.13 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 Residence
CountyYancey
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.88
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 564 ft²Shed · 72 ft²Patio · 564 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 28714These 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.125
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 100.113

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.75%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,409
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,878
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

494 Sam Robertson 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Burnsville 28714
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Burnsville 28714
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Burnsville 28714
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Burnsville 28714

What homes are worth in Burnsville 28714

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

This home
$79K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Burnsville 28714.

How it measures up in Burnsville 28714

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burnsville 28714.

Estimated value$462,345
CheaperTypical $292,377Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size25.88 ac
SmallerTypical 1.54 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 494 Sam Robertson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurnsville 28714Yancey County
Estimated valuepricier than$462,34578% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40893% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,134 ft²28% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25.88 ac94% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197437% of homes36% of homes

About 494 Sam Robertson Rd

How much is 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC is $462,345 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $400,777 to $523,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC last sell?

494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC last sold on Jun 23, 2021 for $389,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC?

494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,134 square feet of living space and a 25.88-acre lot.

When was 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC built?

494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC compare to other homes in Burnsville 28714?

Among the 8,346 homes in Burnsville 28714, it is worth more than 78% of them ($462,345 against a typical $292,377), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($408 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,134 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (25.88 ac against a typical 1.54 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1974 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Yancey County, it is worth more than 77% 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 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Sam Robertson Rd, Burnsville, NC was $1,015. The county assessed it at $316,700.

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