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$869,916$402 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $425,000 on Jan 31, 2020

5478 SAPWOOD CT

DENVER, NC 28037
2
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,166 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$870K
$743K low$997K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jan 31, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,184 (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.$669,567 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$594,567
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$669,567
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$669,567

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.19 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
East Lincoln High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Catawba Springs Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
East Lincoln Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Lincoln County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28037These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.26,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.512 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,468
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

5478 Sapwood Ct 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 90% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Denver 28037

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

This home
$235K$2M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Denver 28037.

How it measures up in Denver 28037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 28037.

Estimated value$869,916
CheaperTypical $559,672Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$402
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,166 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 5478 Sapwood Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDenver 28037Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$869,91679% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40286% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,166 ft²52% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac41% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than201876% of homes85% of homes

About 5478 Sapwood Ct

How much is 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC is $869,916 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $743,036 to $996,796. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC last sell?

5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC last sold on Jan 31, 2020 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC?

5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC has 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,166 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC built?

5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC?

5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC is assigned to East Lincoln High School (high), rated B+; Catawba Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated A; East Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Lincoln County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC compare to other homes in Denver 28037?

Among the 13,401 homes in Denver 28037, it is worth more than 79% of them ($869,916 against a typical $559,672), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($402 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,166 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2018 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 90% 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 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5478 Sapwood Ct, Denver, NC was $4,184. The county assessed it at $669,567.

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