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$347,050$834 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
1
Baths
416 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.
10.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$347K
$277K low$417K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$347,050
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$277,640

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$874 (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.$181,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,940

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.106 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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 Residence
CountyTransylvania
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.54
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28708These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,250
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.75 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

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 67% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Transylvania County
  • Among the smallest homes in Transylvania County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Balsam Grove 28708

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

This home
$51K$786K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708.

How it measures up in Balsam Grove 28708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Grove 28708.

Estimated value$347,050
CheaperTypical $252,385Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$834
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area416 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size10.54 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$347,05066% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83498% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than416 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than10.54 ac84% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than198952% of homes60% of homes

About

How much is , Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Balsam Grove, NC is $347,050 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $276,619 to $417,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Balsam Grove, NC?

, Balsam Grove, NC has 1 bathrooms, 416 square feet of living space and a 10.54-acre lot.

When was , Balsam Grove, NC built?

, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

How does , Balsam Grove, NC compare to other homes in Balsam Grove 28708?

Among the 335 homes in Balsam Grove 28708, it is worth more than 66% of them ($347,050 against a typical $252,385), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($834 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 2% of them (416 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (10.54 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1989 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 33% 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 , Balsam Grove, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Balsam Grove, NC was $874. The county assessed it at $181,940.

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