Off market jun 2016 for $219K

$518,516

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,440/mo

•

3,788

sq ft

481 University Hts, Cullowhee, NC 28723

About this home

Spacious family home in Cullowhee, less than 5 minutes from WCU!! This house is great for entertaining, excellent flow. Well maintained 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and bonus room. Brand new Trane heat pump, beautiful hardwood floors in the kitchen and living room, master suite on main level, 2 attached car garage, plenty of parking. Also, for you entrepreneurial folks, this could be a great income producing property for students/faculty at Western. Won't last long!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Contact: 8282933708

Bought with • Western Carolina Properties-Dillsboro

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•Source:CSAOR #26001578

Redfin Estimate

$518,516

$299K since sold in June 2016$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($483K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$399,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,235 sq ft
401 S Country Club Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$355,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,128 sq ft
1168 North Country Club Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$835,000
C
4 beds4 baths4,048 sq ft
77 Oakwood Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$405,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,780 sq ft
460 Speedwell Acres Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$490,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,640 sq ft
200 Canterbury Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
SOLD FEB 8, 2026
$415,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,273 sq ft
609 S Country Club Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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$350,668

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$3,313/mo

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Market trends in 28723, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.1%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$882K

$217K MoM

Avg. days on market

86d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 481 University Hts

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,302

$46,880 + $328,002

$374,882

2025

$1,302 (+17.8%)

$46,880 + $328,002

$374,882

2024

$1,106

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2023

$1,106

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2022

$1,106 (+6.7%)

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2021

$1,036 (+8.5%)

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2020

$955

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2019

$955

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2018

$955 (+2.4%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2017

$932 (+0.7%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2016

$926 (+28.1%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2014

$723

$37,500 + $183,390

$220,890

Tax history for 481 University Hts

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,302

$46,880 + $328,002

$374,882

2025

$1,302 (+17.8%)

$46,880 + $328,002

$374,882

2024

$1,106

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2023

$1,106

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2022

$1,106 (+6.7%)

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2021

$1,036 (+8.5%)

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2020

$955

$42,190 + $211,890

$254,080

2019

$955

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2018

$955 (+2.4%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2017

$932 (+0.7%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2016

$926 (+28.1%)

$28,130 + $195,500

$223,630

2014

$723

$37,500 + $183,390

$220,890

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.75 Acres

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

2,849

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7650-40-2028

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Features
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential

Land Information
Elevation Units: Feet

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Area: 32,670
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.75

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $703.50

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 107 towards Cullowhee, then left on Old Cullowhee Rd. Go right onto Monteith Gap, then right on Ledbetter. Travel about .58 of a mile to University Heights Rd (R). 481 University Heights is on the left.
Subdivision Name: None

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,849
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Jackson County
APN: 7650-40-2028

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8282933708

Around this home

Schools

Cullowhee Valley School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

2/10

Jackson County Early College

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Cullowhee, NC • 28723

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$493,000 – $597,000

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Home values near 481 University Hts

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
931 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3458 Sq. Ft.	$515,092
994 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3420 Sq. Ft.	$632,796

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3899 Sq. Ft.	$640,172
816 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$511,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
536 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3624 Sq. Ft.	$450,503
1031 University Hts Rd, Cullowhee, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$418,802

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