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859 RATCLIFF COVE RD

WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,741 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,922 (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.$279,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,900

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.Conventional
CountyHAYWOOD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 28786These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,955
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.263 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,861
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

859 Ratcliff Cove 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Haywood County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Haywood County

How it measures up in Waynesville 28786

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waynesville 28786.

Living area1,741 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaynesville 28786Haywood County
Living areabigger than1,741 ft²83% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac58% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than194514% of homes13% of homes

About 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd

When did 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC last sell?

859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC?

859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,741 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC built?

859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC compare to other homes in Waynesville 28786?

Among the 10,851 homes in Waynesville 28786, it is bigger than 83% of them (1,741 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1945 against a typical 1979). 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 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Ratcliff Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC was $1,922. The county assessed it at $279,900.

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