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$159,374$224 / 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 64How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $66,500 on Oct 1, 2003

859 BABB RD

ROSMAN, NC 28772
2
Beds
1
Baths
710 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$159K
$102K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,500 · Oct 1, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$784 (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.$163,060 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,060

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.52 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
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

Neighborhood · ZIP 28772These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,648
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.79 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

859 Babb 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 less than 93% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Rosman 28772
  • Older than 70% of homes in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Rosman 28772

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

This home
$60K$949K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Rosman 28772.

How it measures up in Rosman 28772

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rosman 28772.

Estimated value$159,374
CheaperTypical $267,166Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1.97 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 859 Babb Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRosman 28772Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,37425% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22459% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than710 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac12% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197132% of homes30% of homes

About 859 Babb Rd

How much is 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC is $159,374 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $101,854 to $216,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC last sell?

859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC last sold on Oct 1, 2003 for $66,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC?

859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 710 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC built?

859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

How does 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC compare to other homes in Rosman 28772?

Among the 909 homes in Rosman 28772, it is worth more than 25% of them ($159,374 against a typical $267,166), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($224 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 6% of them (710 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1.97 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1971 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 7% 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 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 859 Babb Rd, Rosman, NC was $784. The county assessed it at $163,060.

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