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$463,950$207 / 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 77How 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 $250,000 on Oct 22, 2018

852 FOREST RUN RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,240 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.
5 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

$464K
$359K low$569K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Oct 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,502 (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.$395,362 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,732
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,160

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.5.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
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.Patio · 28 ft²Porch · 496 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 5.2 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.6 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%

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How this home compares

852 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 85% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Jackson County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% 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.

This home
$77K$755K

This home is worth more than 85% 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$463,950
CheaperTypical $275,955Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 852 Forest Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$463,95085% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20760% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²81% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac86% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199661% of homes63% of homes

About 852 Forest Run Rd

How much is 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is $463,950 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $358,876 to $569,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Oct 22, 2018 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC built?

852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

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

How does 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 85% of them ($463,950 against a typical $275,955), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($207 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (5 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1996 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 58% 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 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 852 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was $1,502. The county assessed it at $395,362.

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