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$275,088$93 / 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 78How 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
Last sold for $150,000 on Oct 13, 2021

553 RIVER OAKS DR

HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,946 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$275K
$214K low$336K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,159 (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.$225,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,300

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.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.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
CountyClay
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92

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.

M
Hayesville Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Hayesville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Hayesville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.1 mi

District: Clay County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28904These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.64%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,778
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

553 River Oaks Dr 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 less per square foot than 94% of homes in Hayesville 28904
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Clay County

What homes are worth in Hayesville 28904

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

This home
$89K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Hayesville 28904.

How it measures up in Hayesville 28904

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hayesville 28904.

Estimated value$275,088
CheaperTypical $341,721Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.26 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 553 River Oaks Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHayesville 28904Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,08836% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$936% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,946 ft²80% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac26% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than199963% of homes62% of homes

About 553 River Oaks Dr

How much is 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC is $275,088 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $214,363 to $335,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC last sell?

553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC last sold on Oct 13, 2021 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC?

553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,946 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC built?

553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC?

553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC is assigned to Hayesville Middle School (middle), rated C; Hayesville High School (high), rated B-; Hayesville Primary School (elementary). All sit in Clay County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC compare to other homes in Hayesville 28904?

Among the 5,943 homes in Hayesville 28904, it is worth more than 36% of them ($275,088 against a typical $341,721), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($93 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,946 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 1.26 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1999 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 39% 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 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 River Oaks Dr, Hayesville, NC was $1,159. The county assessed it at $225,300.

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