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$216,789$187 / 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 72How 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

5498 HENDERSONVILLE HWY

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,157 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$217K
$156K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,653 (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.$344,010 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$344,010

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.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
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

5498 Hendersonville Hwy 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 less than 92% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Older than 77% 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 8% of 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$216,789
CheaperTypical $477,850Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,157 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,778 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.27 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5498 Hendersonville Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,7898% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18713% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,157 ft²16% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac46% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197023% of homes28% of homes

About 5498 Hendersonville Hwy

How much is 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC is $216,789 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $155,626 to $277,952. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Sep 1, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC?

5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,157 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

How does 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, 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 8% of them ($216,789 against a typical $477,850), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($187 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,157 ft² against a typical 1,778 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 1.27 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 13% 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 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5498 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC was $1,653. The county assessed it at $344,010.

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