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$641,641$239 / 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 80How 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 $70,000 on Mar 1, 1987

96 MERLE FARM LN

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,688 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.
2.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$642K
$510K low$773K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Mar 1, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,338 (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.$486,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$390,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$261,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$486,600

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.2.44
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 28768These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.7,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,476
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,231
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.69 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

96 Merle Farm 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768

What homes are worth in Pisgah Forest 28768

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

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$104K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768.

How it measures up in Pisgah Forest 28768

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pisgah Forest 28768.

Estimated value$641,641
CheaperTypical $473,041Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size2.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1.24 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 96 Merle Farm Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$641,64174% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23938% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²81% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.44 ac71% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19363% of homes5% of homes

About 96 Merle Farm Ln

How much is 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC is $641,641 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $510,331 to $772,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Mar 1, 1987 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC?

96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,688 square feet of living space and a 2.44-acre lot.

When was 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.

How does 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC compare to other homes in Pisgah Forest 28768?

Among the 3,141 homes in Pisgah Forest 28768, it is worth more than 74% of them ($641,641 against a typical $473,041), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($239 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (2.44 ac against a typical 1.24 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1936 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 74% 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 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Merle Farm Ln, Pisgah Forest, NC was $2,338. The county assessed it at $486,600.

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