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$66,465$58 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,500 on Aug 20, 1975

85 FORBES LN

SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$66K
$50K low$83K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500 · Aug 20, 1975

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$639 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$206,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,100

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.40 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyYANCEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 348 ft²Shed · 144 ft²Patio · 348 ft²Porch · 368 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 28777These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,757
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,203
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

85 Forbes Ln 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Yancey County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Spruce Pine 28777
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Yancey County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Spruce Pine 28777

What homes are worth in Spruce Pine 28777

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

This home
$43K$722K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Spruce Pine 28777.

How it measures up in Spruce Pine 28777

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spruce Pine 28777.

Estimated value$66,465
CheaperTypical $215,860Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$58
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 85 Forbes Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpruce Pine 28777Yancey County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,4657% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²35% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac73% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198162% of homes46% of homes

About 85 Forbes Ln

How much is 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC is $66,465 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $50,066 to $82,864. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC last sell?

85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC last sold on Aug 20, 1975 for $1,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC?

85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC built?

85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC compare to other homes in Spruce Pine 28777?

Among the 4,977 homes in Spruce Pine 28777, it is worth more than 7% of them ($66,465 against a typical $215,860), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($58 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1981 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Yancey County, it is worth more than almost no 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 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Forbes Ln, Spruce Pine, NC was $639. The county assessed it at $206,100.

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