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$395,875$302 / 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 83How 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 $186,000 on Oct 16, 2007

59 RISING RIDGE RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,312 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$396K
$327K low$465K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$186,000 · Oct 16, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,628 (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.$428,393 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$403,663
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 218 ft²Patio · 338 ft²Porch · 256 ft²

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.

E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

59 Rising Ridge 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Whittier 28789

What homes are worth in Whittier 28789

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

This home
$79K$786K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Whittier 28789.

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Estimated value$395,875
CheaperTypical $276,540Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$302
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 59 Rising Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$395,87576% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30290% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²43% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac10% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than200688% of homes88% of homes

About 59 Rising Ridge Rd

How much is 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC is $395,875 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $327,219 to $464,531. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Oct 16, 2007 for $186,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC built?

59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 76% of them ($395,875 against a typical $276,540), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($302 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2006 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 50% 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 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Rising Ridge Rd, Whittier, NC was $1,628. The county assessed it at $428,393.

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