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$285,923$319 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

DEFAULT ST

LEICESTER, NC 28748
1
Baths
896 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$286K
$204K low$368K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,023 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$368,583 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$339,766
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,817
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$368,583
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$368,583

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyMadison
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 280 ft²

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.

M
Madison Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.0 mi
H
Madison Early College High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi
E
Hot Springs Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 12.9 mi

District: Madison County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28748These 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.104
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 100.115

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,450
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

Default St 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 87% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Madison County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Older than 92% of homes in Leicester 28748

What homes are worth in Leicester 28748

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

This home
$186K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Leicester 28748.

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 28748.

Estimated value$285,923
CheaperTypical $442,685Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How Default St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,92313% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31967% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac97% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19458% of homes8% of homes

About Default St

How much is Default St, Leicester, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Default St, Leicester, NC is $285,923 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $204,169 to $367,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is Default St, Leicester, NC?

Default St, Leicester, NC has 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was Default St, Leicester, NC built?

Default St, Leicester, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Default St, Leicester, NC?

Default St, Leicester, NC is assigned to Madison Middle School (middle), rated B; Madison Early College High School (high), rated B+; Hot Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Madison County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Default St, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,074 homes in Leicester 28748, it is worth more than 13% of them ($285,923 against a typical $442,685), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($319 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 9% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (40 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1945 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 30% 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 Default St, Leicester, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for Default St, Leicester, NC was $2,023. The county assessed it at $368,583.

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