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$695,000$293 / 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 81How 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

831 FOREST RUN RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,374 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.
6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
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

$695K
$563K low$827K high
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.$355,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$284,000
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.49%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$340,000
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Oct 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,581 (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.$416,101 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$366,741
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$416,101

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.38 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.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 56 ft²Patio · 380 ft²Porch · 562 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

831 Forest Run 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 96% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Whittier 28789

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

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$60K$759K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Whittier 28789.

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Estimated value$695,000
CheaperTypical $271,315Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,374 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.05 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 831 Forest Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$695,00096% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29385% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,374 ft²83% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6 ac88% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199153% of homes55% of homes

About 831 Forest Run Rd

How much is 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is $695,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $562,871 to $827,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Jul 16, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,374 square feet of living space and a 6.00-acre lot.

When was 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC built?

831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 2,998 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 96% of them ($695,000 against a typical $271,315), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($293 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,374 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (6 ac against a typical 1.05 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1991 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 72% 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 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 831 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was $1,581. The county assessed it at $416,101.

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