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$554,117$220 / 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 92How 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 $337,500 on Mar 8, 2019

596 KNOB RD

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,520 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.
0.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$554K
$513K low$596K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$337,500 · Mar 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,538 (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.$528,130 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$478,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$528,130

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.86
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

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

596 Knob 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 65% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% 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$1.2M

This home is worth more than 62% 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$554,117
CheaperTypical $473,041Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$220
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.86 ac
SmallerTypical 1.24 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 596 Knob Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$554,11762% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22028% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,520 ft²78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.86 ac32% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198757% of homes57% of homes

About 596 Knob Rd

How much is 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC is $554,117 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $512,514 to $595,720. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Mar 8, 2019 for $337,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC?

596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,520 square feet of living space and a 0.86-acre lot.

When was 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

How does 596 Knob Rd, 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 62% of them ($554,117 against a typical $473,041), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($220 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,520 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.86 ac against a typical 1.24 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1987 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 65% 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 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 596 Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC was $2,538. The county assessed it at $528,130.

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