The property at 889 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741, built in 1881, is a 3,120 square foot Single Family and has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 61,855 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2025 for a valuation of $2,472,000
The estimate for this property has experienced a 11.6% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $3,838,636.
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,472,000 +246.48% |
| 2022 | $713,460 -33.32% |
| 2021 | $1,069,990 |
| 2020 | $1,069,990 |
| 2019 | $1,069,990 +26.60% |
| 2018 | $845,190 |
| 2016 | $845,190 |
| 2015 | $845,190 +60.96% |
| 2014 | $525,090 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $3,838,636 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $3,883,548 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $3,864,526 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $3,747,389 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $3,695,660 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $3,678,855 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $3,511,213 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $3,439,670 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $3,366,023 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $3,366,609 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $3,319,222 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $3,295,800 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $3,264,300 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $3,238,800 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $3,092,100 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $3,017,400 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $2,838,960 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $3,200,000 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $3,200,000 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $3,200,000 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $2,779,200 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $2,782,800 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $2,825,280 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $2,727,840 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $2,642,640 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $2,601,600 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $1,355,574 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $1,341,305 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $1,312,766 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $1,654,522 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $1,631,390 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $1,591,249 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $1,080,000 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $1,031,000 | - | - |
| Dec 2022 | $1,316,000 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 28741 - NC
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,059 | 1,228 | 37,294 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 44 | 204 | 72 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 55.8 | 56.3 | 47 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $58,864 | $61,844 | $47,103 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $48,830 | $52,129 | $28,396 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 78 | 80 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 23.4°F | 23.4°F | 24.38°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 78°F | 78°F | 84.12°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.57" | 87.57" | 65.36" | 38" |
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