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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $84,000 on Feb 26, 2021

COUGAR RUN

NEWLAND, NC 28657
0
Baths
1,606 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · Feb 26, 2021

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.$80,501 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,501
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,501

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyAvery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.13
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

Transaction History(2)

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 · 2.5 mi
M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 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.

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How it measures up in Newland 28657

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

Living area1,606 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How Cougar Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewland 28657Avery County
Living areabigger than1,606 ft²59% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac53% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About Cougar Run

When did Cougar Run, Newland, NC last sell?

Cougar Run, Newland, NC last sold on Feb 26, 2021 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Cougar Run, Newland, NC?

Cougar Run, Newland, NC has 1,606 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was Cougar Run, Newland, NC built?

Cougar Run, Newland, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.

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 bigger than 59% of them (1,606 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 1.06 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1984). 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 $80,501.

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