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$836,367$252 / 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 66How 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

79 EAGLE RIDGE RD

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,321 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$836K
$555K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,015 (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.$793,324 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$758,324
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$440,840

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.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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 · 136 ft²Patio · 812 ft²Porch · 1,054 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.

M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.4 mi
E
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.4 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

79 Eagle 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 77% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$120K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 64% 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.

Estimated value$836,367
CheaperTypical $648,184Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area3,321 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 79 Eagle Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$836,36764% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25223% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than3,321 ft²86% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac31% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than199657% of homes63% of homes

About 79 Eagle Ridge Rd

How much is 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC is $836,367 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $555,207 to $1,117,527. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC last sell?

79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC?

79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,321 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC built?

79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC?

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

How does 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,548 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 64% of them ($836,367 against a typical $648,184), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($252 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,321 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1996 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 77% 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 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Eagle Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC was $3,015. The county assessed it at $793,324.

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