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$398,052$188 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $146,000 on Jul 12, 1996

849 LANTERN WAY

KANNAPOLIS, NC 28081
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,115 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.
0.26 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$398K
$370K low$427K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,000 · Jul 12, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$352,580 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$352,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$352,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCABARRUS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Garage, Finished
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 · 192 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 36 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
Winecoff Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Northwest Cabarrus High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Northwest Cabarrus Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Cabarrus County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28081These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.971 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,913
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,642
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

849 Lantern Way 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 79% of homes in Kannapolis 28081
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Kannapolis 28081

What homes are worth in Kannapolis 28081

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

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$81K$812K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Kannapolis 28081.

How it measures up in Kannapolis 28081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kannapolis 28081.

Estimated value$398,052
CheaperTypical $275,450Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,115 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 849 Lantern Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKannapolis 28081Cabarrus County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,05279% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18854% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than2,115 ft²79% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac37% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199663% of homes44% of homes

About 849 Lantern Way

How much is 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC is $398,052 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $369,552 to $426,552. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC last sell?

849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC last sold on Jul 12, 1996 for $146,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC?

849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,115 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC built?

849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC?

849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC is assigned to Winecoff Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Northwest Cabarrus High School (high), rated B; Northwest Cabarrus Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Cabarrus County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 849 Lantern Way, Kannapolis, NC compare to other homes in Kannapolis 28081?

Among the 11,387 homes in Kannapolis 28081, it is worth more than 79% of them ($398,052 against a typical $275,450), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($188 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,115 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1996 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Cabarrus County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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