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$339,241$209 / ft²
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81 EMERALD RIDGE RD # 1538

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,620 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$339K
$234K low$444K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,125 (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.$296,154 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,154
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,750

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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 · 40 ft²Patio · 351 ft²Porch · 92 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 · 4.6 mi
M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.6 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

81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538 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 80% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Among the smallest lots in Jackson County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Sapphire 28774

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

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$120K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 20% 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$339,241
CheaperTypical $649,104Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$339,24120% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20915% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²36% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198332% of homes43% of homes

About 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538

How much is 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC is $339,241 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $234,153 to $444,329. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC?

81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,620 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC built?

81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC?

81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, 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 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 20% of them ($339,241 against a typical $649,104), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($209 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,915 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1983 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 42% 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 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Emerald Ridge Rd # 1538, Sapphire, NC was $1,125. The county assessed it at $296,154.

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