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$748,884$338 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $747,000 on Jan 6, 2025

65 RUFFED GROUSE LN

WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,216 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$749K
$686K low$812K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$747,000 · Jan 6, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$748,884
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$599,107

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,323 (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.$575,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$539,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$575,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$575,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHAYWOOD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Waynesville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Junaluska Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Tuscola High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Haywood County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28786These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,955
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.263 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,861
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

65 Ruffed Grouse Ln 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 93% of homes in Haywood County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Waynesville 28786
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Haywood County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Waynesville 28786

What homes are worth in Waynesville 28786

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

This home
$55K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Waynesville 28786.

How it measures up in Waynesville 28786

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waynesville 28786.

Estimated value$748,884
CheaperTypical $328,104Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $279Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area2,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaynesville 28786Haywood County
Estimated valuepricier than$748,88491% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33866% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,216 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac51% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than200789% of homes87% of homes

About 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln

How much is 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC is $748,884 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $685,600 to $812,168. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC last sell?

65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC last sold on Jan 6, 2025 for $747,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC?

65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,216 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC built?

65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC?

65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC is assigned to Waynesville Middle School (middle), rated C-; Junaluska Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Tuscola High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Haywood County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC compare to other homes in Waynesville 28786?

Among the 10,851 homes in Waynesville 28786, it is worth more than 91% of them ($748,884 against a typical $328,104), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($338 against a typical $279), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,216 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2007 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Haywood County, it is worth more than 93% 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 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 65 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Waynesville, NC was $3,323. The county assessed it at $575,200.

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