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COUGAR LN

WHITTIER, NC 28789
0
Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16 (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.$4,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,490

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 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

Cougar Ln 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 smallest lots 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.

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How Cougar Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhittier 28789Jackson County
Lot sizebigger than0.22 acalmost no homes7% of homes

About Cougar Ln

When did Cougar Ln, Whittier, NC last sell?

Cougar Ln, Whittier, NC last sold on Sep 21, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Cougar Ln, Whittier, NC?

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

What are the property taxes on Cougar Ln, Whittier, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Cougar Ln, Whittier, NC was $16. The county assessed it at $4,120.

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