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$88,219
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 61How 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 $350,000 on Aug 16, 2022

COUGAR RUN

NEWLAND, NC 28657
0
Baths
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$88K
$54K low$122K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Aug 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$322 (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.$80,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

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

E
Crossnore Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28657These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.10,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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 Run 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 85% of homes in Avery County

What homes are worth in Newland 28657

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

This home
$31K$840K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Newland 28657.

How it measures up in Newland 28657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newland 28657.

Estimated value$88,219
CheaperTypical $184,331Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

How Cougar Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewland 28657Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,21924% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac52% of homes52% of homes

About Cougar Run

How much is Cougar Run, Newland, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Cougar Run, Newland, NC is $88,219 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $53,939 to $122,499. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Cougar Run, Newland, NC last sell?

Cougar Run, Newland, NC last sold on Aug 16, 2022 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Cougar Run, Newland, NC?

Cougar Run, Newland, NC is assigned to Crossnore Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Cougar Run, Newland, NC compare to other homes in Newland 28657?

Among the 9,140 homes in Newland 28657, it is worth more than 24% of them ($88,219 against a typical $184,331) and its lot is bigger than 52% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 1.06 ac). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Cougar Run, Newland, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Cougar Run, Newland, NC was $322. The county assessed it at $80,500.

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