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$758,615$329 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

APPLETON DR

WHITTIER, NC 28789
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,304 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.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$759K
$560K low$957K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,901 (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.$500,243 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,490
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$437,753
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,370

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.1.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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 · 822 ft²Patio · 298 ft²Porch · 524 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 · 4.2 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.5 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

Appleton Dr 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 more than 98% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Whittier 28789
  • Bigger than 81% 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.

This home
$56K$759K

This home is worth more than 98% of 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$758,615
CheaperTypical $271,956Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,463 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How Appleton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$758,61598% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32993% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²81% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac49% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199052% of homes55% of homes

About Appleton Dr

How much is Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC is $758,615 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $560,300 to $956,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC last sell?

Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC last sold on Aug 3, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC?

Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,304 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC built?

Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC?

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

How does Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC compare to other homes in Whittier 28789?

Among the 2,999 homes in Whittier 28789, it is worth more than 98% of them ($758,615 against a typical $271,956), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($329 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,463 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1990 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 75% 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 Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Appleton Dr, Whittier, NC was $1,901. The county assessed it at $500,243.

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