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$136,902$136 / 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 60How 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
Last sold for $40,000 on Oct 1, 1991

SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,008 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$137K
$83K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Oct 1, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$769 (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.$159,940 (2026)
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.$139,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,940

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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

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 97% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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
$120K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 3% 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$136,902
CheaperTypical $652,960Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,917 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSapphire 28774Transylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,9023% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1364% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac32% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than199049% of homes61% of homes

About

How much is , Sapphire, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Sapphire, NC is $136,902 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $82,822 to $190,982. 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 Oct 1, 1991 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Sapphire, NC?

, Sapphire, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was , Sapphire, NC built?

, Sapphire, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 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 3% of them ($136,902 against a typical $652,960), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($136 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,917 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1990 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Transylvania County, it is worth more than 6% 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 2026 property tax bill for , Sapphire, NC was $769. The county assessed it at $159,940.

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