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98 MERLITE CT

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,120 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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.$2,598 (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.$683,635 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$394,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,135
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$483,350

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.12 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.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 120 ft²Patio · 144 ft²

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

E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

98 Merlite Ct 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Jackson County
  • Newer than 67% 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.

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 98 Merlite Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCullowhee 28723Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²24% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac50% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199567% of homes62% of homes

About 98 Merlite Ct

When did 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC last sell?

98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC last sold on Sep 1, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC?

98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC built?

98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC?

98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC is assigned to Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson County Early College (high), rated A. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC compare to other homes in Cullowhee 28723?

Among the 2,927 homes in Cullowhee 28723, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1995 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Merlite Ct, Cullowhee, NC was $2,598. The county assessed it at $683,635.

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