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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.
0.24 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$48 (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.$10,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyTRANSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Sapphire 28774
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Transylvania County

How it measures up in Sapphire 28774

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

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,917 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 31% 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
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac31% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than199049% of homes61% of homes

About

When did , Sapphire, NC last sell?

, Sapphire, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, 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 0.24-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 bigger than 8% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,917 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1990 against a typical 1991). 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 $48. The county assessed it at $10,000.

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