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Last sold for $835,000 on Jul 7, 2022

78 AMBLESIDE DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,375 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$835,000 · Jul 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,998 (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.$1,052,112 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$802,112
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$646,500

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.48 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Patio · 300 ft²Porch · 875 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.7 mi
M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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

78 Ambleside 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Sapphire 28774

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Living area2,375 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,904 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 78 Ambleside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Living areabigger than2,375 ft²66% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac92% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198640% of homes49% of homes

About 78 Ambleside Dr

When did 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC last sell?

78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jul 7, 2022 for $835,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC?

78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,375 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC built?

78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC?

78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+; Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated C-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,375 ft² against a typical 1,904 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1986 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Ambleside Dr, Sapphire, NC was $3,998. The county assessed it at $1,052,112.

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