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$166,103$346 / 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 92How 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 $5,500 on Feb 1, 1985

971 ECUSTA RD

PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
1
Beds
1
Baths
480 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$166K
$152K low$180K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,500 · Feb 1, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$450 (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.$93,610 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,610

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.49 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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

971 Ecusta 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 95% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Among the smallest homes in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Among the smallest lots in Pisgah Forest 28768
  • Older than 98% 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.

This home
$113K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 5% 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$166,103
CheaperTypical $476,562Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,782 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 971 Ecusta Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePisgah Forest 28768Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,1035% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34680% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 acalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than19302% of homes5% of homes

About 971 Ecusta Rd

How much is 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC is $166,103 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $152,272 to $179,934. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC last sell?

971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC last sold on Feb 1, 1985 for $5,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC?

971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC built?

971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

How does 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC compare to other homes in Pisgah Forest 28768?

Among the 3,145 homes in Pisgah Forest 28768, it is worth more than 5% of them ($166,103 against a typical $476,562), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($346 against a typical $264), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,782 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1.23 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1930 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 8% 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 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 971 Ecusta Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC was $450. The county assessed it at $93,610.

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