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$242,676$326 / 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 76How 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 $28,000 on Apr 1, 1986

5909 ASHEVILLE HWY

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
2
Beds
1
Baths
744 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.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$243K
$185K low$300K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Apr 1, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$936 (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.$194,870 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,870

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.0.92
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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
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

5909 Asheville 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 88% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Older than 84% 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.

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$104K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$242,676
CheaperTypical $474,000Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,781 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 5909 Asheville Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,67612% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32676% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than744 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac35% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196116% of homes19% of homes

About 5909 Asheville Hwy

How much is 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC is $242,676 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $185,489 to $299,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Apr 1, 1986 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC?

5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 744 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

How does 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC compare to other homes in Pisgah Forest 28768?

Among the 3,141 homes in Pisgah Forest 28768, it is worth more than 12% of them ($242,676 against a typical $474,000), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($326 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 2% of them (744 ft² against a typical 1,781 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1961 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 16% 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 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5909 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC was $936. The county assessed it at $194,870.

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