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$535,184$342 / 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 75How 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

55 RUFF BUTTE RD

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,564 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$535K
$401K low$670K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,434 (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.$377,343 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,483
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$223,820

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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 Residential
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Porch · 516 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 8.3 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 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

55 Ruff Butte 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Jackson County
  • Newer than 98% of 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.

This home
$87K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 62% 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$535,184
CheaperTypical $421,939Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$342
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 55 Ruff Butte Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$535,18462% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34263% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²47% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac50% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than201598% of homes98% of homes

About 55 Ruff Butte Rd

How much is 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC is $535,184 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $400,854 to $669,514. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC built?

55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated B. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,927 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 62% of them ($535,184 against a typical $421,939), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($342 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2015 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 64% 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 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC was $1,434. The county assessed it at $377,343.

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