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$273,365$157 / 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 75How 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
Last sold for $190,000 on Jun 29, 2007

BALSAM GROVE, NC 28708
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,746 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$273K
$204K low$342K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Jun 29, 2007
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.$273,365
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$218,692

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,277 (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.$265,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,800

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1995
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.Forced Air
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.No

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 78% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Transylvania County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Balsam Grove 28708

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$855K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$273,365
CheaperTypical $256,823Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Grove 28708Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,36554% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15735% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,746 ft²69% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac9% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than198341% of homes49% of homes

About

How much is , Balsam Grove, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Balsam Grove, NC is $273,365 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $204,434 to $342,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Balsam Grove, NC last sell?

, Balsam Grove, NC last sold on Jun 29, 2007 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Balsam Grove, NC?

, Balsam Grove, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,746 square feet of living space.

When was , Balsam Grove, NC built?

, Balsam Grove, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 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 54% of them ($273,365 against a typical $256,823), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($157 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,746 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1983 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 22% 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 $1,277. The county assessed it at $265,800.

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