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$282,163
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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $370,000 on Mar 1, 2021

974 SALT ROCK RD

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
0
Baths
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$282K
$227K low$338K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$370,000 · Mar 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$267 (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.$70,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,400

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.15 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 Residential
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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.Shed · 800 ft²

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Blue Ridge Early CollegeD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.2 mi
E
Blue Ridge SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.2 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28723These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.12,783
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 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

974 Salt Rock 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 70% of homes in Cullowhee 28723
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Cullowhee 28723

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

This home
$97K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Cullowhee 28723.

How it measures up in Cullowhee 28723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cullowhee 28723.

Estimated value$282,163
CheaperTypical $407,351Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

How 974 Salt Rock Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$282,16330% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac67% of homes73% of homes

About 974 Salt Rock Rd

How much is 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC is $282,163 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $226,641 to $337,685. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Mar 1, 2021 for $370,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Blue Ridge Early College (middle), rated D; Blue Ridge School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,944 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is worth more than 30% of them ($282,163 against a typical $407,351) and its lot is bigger than 67% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 31% 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 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Salt Rock Rd, Cullowhee, NC was $267. The county assessed it at $70,200.

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