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$78,746
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 67How 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

PENROSE, NC 28766
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Baths
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$79K
$53K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$173 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$36,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,000

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.97 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.05
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28766These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.939
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.162 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,470
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 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

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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What homes are worth in Penrose 28766

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$135K$862K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Penrose 28766.

How it measures up in Penrose 28766

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penrose 28766.

Estimated value$78,746
CheaperTypical $405,668Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenrose 28766Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$78,746almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.05 ac40% of homes56% of homes

About

How much is , Penrose, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Penrose, NC is $78,746 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,790 to $104,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Penrose, NC last sell?

, Penrose, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How does , Penrose, NC compare to other homes in Penrose 28766?

Among the 730 homes in Penrose 28766, it is worth more than almost none of them ($78,746 against a typical $405,668) and its lot is bigger than 40% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 1.4 ac). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 2% 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 , Penrose, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Penrose, NC was $173. The county assessed it at $36,000.

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