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$1,496,757$454 / 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 80How 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

520 SWEETWATER LN

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,298 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.
11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.2M low$1.8M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,975 (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.$827,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$212,430
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$614,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$447,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$827,200

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.00
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

520 Sweetwater Ln 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 most valuable homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Newer than 72% 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.

This home
$104K$1.4M

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,496,757
CheaperTypical $477,850Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$454
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area3,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,778 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.27 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 520 Sweetwater Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,496,757almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45495% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than3,298 ft²92% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11 ac94% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than199772% of homes70% of homes

About 520 Sweetwater Ln

How much is 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC is $1,496,757 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,196,137 to $1,797,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on May 1, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC?

520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,298 square feet of living space and a 11.00-acre lot.

When was 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

How does 520 Sweetwater Ln, 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 almost all of them ($1,496,757 against a typical $477,850), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($454 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,298 ft² against a typical 1,778 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (11 ac against a typical 1.27 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1997 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 97% 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 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Sweetwater Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC was $3,975. The county assessed it at $827,200.

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