Tuckasegee
Neighborhood in Jackson County
Jackson County 28783
Buying a home and low crime scores in Tuckasegee
The community includes several cottages and chalets with mountain views. Generally, these homes feature wood siding and front porches. Over half of the residences sold are on lots larger than 2 acres. Some properties are suitable for keeping horses. The majority of move-in-ready houses range in price from $350,000 to $800,000. Lots containing manufactured homes cost between $230,000 and $350,000. Condos in Bear Lake Reserve range between $475,000 and $580,000. Tuckasegee has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, much lower than the national average of 4. Jackson County isn't usually known for major earthquakes, but communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains can experience frequent seismic activity.Trout fishing and kayaking on the Tuckasegee River
The "Tuck" is a favorite local river for fishing, canoeing and tubing. The waterway contains stone fishing weirs constructed by the indigenous Cherokee tribes in the region. The river is home to several varieties of trout, bass and catfish. Locals access the Tuckasegee River from many locations around the area, such off Shook Cove Road and Highway 107. East LaPorte River Access Park has a sand volleyball court and a play area. There are also multiple preserves and natural areas in the surrounding region. "Panthertown Valley is this huge conservation area [about 16 miles away] with all sorts of waterfalls and hiking trails. It's also horse-friendly," says Nancy Warriner, a region local and broker with Allen Tate Company Highlands.Enrolling in Jackson County Public Schools
Children may attend the elementary school, Blue Ridge School, or Cullowhee Valley School, which serves kindergarteners to eighth graders; both have B-minus ratings on Niche. Teens will likely enroll at the B-rated Smokey Mountain High in Sylva. According to Niche, the school is considered the second-best public high school in the county on Niche. Families can make written requests to Jackson County Public Schools for school choice. The superintendent will review each request and decide based on the student's best interest and available space.Traveling on Highways 281 and 107
The country lane, Highway 281, reaches across the Tuckasegee area; the route intersects with Highway 107 in the community's northern section. Depending on the location, drivers can reach larger towns like Sylva and Cashiers within 12 to 24 miles. "Jackson County is [about] 16 miles to Franklin, Bryson City and Waynesville. You can reach Cashiers in the lower part of the county in about an hour and half," Stanberry says.Corner Market and nearby grocery stores in Sylva and Cashiers
The area contains several corner markets and stores selling convenience items, such as Tuckasegee Trading Co. Following Highway 107 leads to dining options like Cat's Table to the north and Happ's Place to the south. Sylva and Cashiers have supermarkets like Ingles Markets and Food Lion. There is also a Walmart Supercenter about 10 to 20 miles away in Sylva.
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Ashley Kennedy
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Hodges
Dan Hodges
Responds QuicklyMountain Real Estate Rocks
(828) 554-8863
168 Total Sales
1 in Tuckasegee
$248,000 Price
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Douglas Treadwell
Douglas Treadwell
Blue Ocean Real Estate
(239) 899-6150
76 Total Sales
1 in Tuckasegee
$900,000 Price
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Dani Miner
Dani Miner
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices-Great Smokys Rlty
(941) 203-3367
51 Total Sales
3 in Tuckasegee
$150K - $411K Price Range
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Evan Harrell
Evan Harrell
Responds QuicklyEvan Harrell Realty
(828) 414-2581
255 Total Sales
1 in Tuckasegee
$485,000 Price
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Ken Fernandez
Ken Fernandez
Responds QuicklyAllen Tate - Sapphire
(828) 307-9262
65 Total Sales
1 in Tuckasegee
$150,000 Price
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Cory Coleman
Cory Coleman
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
(828) 307-9204
16 Total Sales
1 in Tuckasegee
$125,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Wolf Creek Lake
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tuckasegee | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tuckasegee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tuckasegee, Cullowhee sell after 120 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Tuckasegee, Cullowhee over the last 12 months is $469,900, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$469,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$514,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$490,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
476
Number of Homes for Sale
36
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
8.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,925
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,200
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,397
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,124
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,427
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,812
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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