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$536,078$248 / 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 69How 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

918 HICKORY DR

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,160 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$536K
$370K low$702K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,781 (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.$731,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$703,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$731,920

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.0.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Deck · 864 ft²Patio · 752 ft²Porch · 400 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.3 mi
M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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

918 Hickory Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Jackson County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$120K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Sapphire 28774.

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Estimated value$536,078
CheaperTypical $652,960Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,917 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 918 Hickory Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$536,07838% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24823% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²59% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac41% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than200067% of homes73% of homes

About 918 Hickory Dr

How much is 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC is $536,078 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $369,999 to $702,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC?

918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC built?

918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC?

918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+; Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated C-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 38% of them ($536,078 against a typical $652,960), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($248 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,917 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (2000 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 64% 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 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC was $2,781. The county assessed it at $731,920.

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