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$876,548$181 / ft²
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988 FOREST RUN RD

WHITTIER, NC 28789
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,843 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.
13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$877K
$697K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,763 (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.$1,253,431 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,100,351
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$714,460

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.00
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 24 ft²Patio · 1,064 ft²Porch · 54 ft²

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

H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28789These 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.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.6,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

988 Forest Run 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Jackson County
  • Among the largest homes in Whittier 28789
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Whittier 28789

What homes are worth in Whittier 28789

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

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$77K$755K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Whittier 28789.

How it measures up in Whittier 28789

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whittier 28789.

Estimated value$876,548
CheaperTypical $275,955Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area4,843 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size13 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 988 Forest Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$876,548almost all homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18146% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than4,843 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13 ac95% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than200073% of homes72% of homes

About 988 Forest Run Rd

How much is 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is $876,548 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $697,324 to $1,055,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sell?

988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,843 square feet of living space and a 13.00-acre lot.

When was 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC built?

988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 3,015 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than almost all of them ($876,548 against a typical $275,955), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($181 against a typical $189), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,843 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (13 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2000 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 78% 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 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 988 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC was $4,763. The county assessed it at $1,253,431.

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