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$152,961$106 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$153K
$96K low$210K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,366 (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.$284,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTransylvania
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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

Neighborhood · ZIP 28774These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.38%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.1,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.80 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Transylvania County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Transylvania County

What homes are worth in Sapphire 28774

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

This home
$116K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Sapphire 28774.

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sapphire 28774.

Estimated value$152,961
CheaperTypical $650,534Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,912 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,9614% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1062% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²27% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac28% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than198539% of homes53% of homes

About

How much is , Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Sapphire, NC is $152,961 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $95,710 to $210,212. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Sapphire, NC last sell?

, Sapphire, NC last sold on Nov 1, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Sapphire, NC?

, Sapphire, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,440 square feet of living space.

When was , Sapphire, NC built?

, Sapphire, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

How does , Sapphire, NC compare to other homes in Sapphire 28774?

Among the 2,529 homes in Sapphire 28774, it is worth more than 4% of them ($152,961 against a typical $650,534), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($106 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,912 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1985 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 7% 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 , Sapphire, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Sapphire, NC was $1,366. The county assessed it at $284,270.

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