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$267,278$132 / 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 81How 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

9864 NC HIGHWAY 42

BENNETT, NC 27208
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,032 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.
15.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$267K
$217K low$318K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,584 (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.$189,753 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,143
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$139,558
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,543

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyChatham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.90
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 416 ft²

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

E
Bennett SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Chatham Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: Chatham County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27208These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,691
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

9864 Nc Highway 42 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 85% of homes in Chatham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Chatham County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Bennett 27208
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Chatham County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Chatham County

What homes are worth in Bennett 27208

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

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$60K$742K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Bennett 27208.

How it measures up in Bennett 27208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennett 27208.

Estimated value$267,278
CheaperTypical $221,632Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size15.9 ac
SmallerTypical 4.6 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 9864 Nc Highway 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennett 27208Chatham County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,27864% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13236% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,032 ft²83% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15.9 ac78% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes2% of homes

About 9864 Nc Highway 42

How much is 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC is $267,278 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $216,641 to $317,915. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC last sell?

9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC last sold on Dec 31, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC?

9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,032 square feet of living space and a 15.90-acre lot.

When was 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC built?

9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC?

9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC is assigned to Bennett School (elementary), rated A-; Chatham Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Chatham County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC compare to other homes in Bennett 27208?

Among the 730 homes in Bennett 27208, it is worth more than 64% of them ($267,278 against a typical $221,632), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($132 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,032 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (15.9 ac against a typical 4.6 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Chatham County, it is worth more than 15% 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 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9864 Nc Highway 42, Bennett, NC was $1,584. The county assessed it at $189,753.

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