Blended score for ZIP 28741's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Blue Ridge School

5.56 mi away · Grades -1-6

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 154
Student:teacher ratio: 12.8:1
District: Jackson County Public Schools

Middle

None found nearby

High

Macon Early College High School

11.93 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.1

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 129
Student:teacher ratio: 32.3:1
District: Macon County Schools

Cities near 28741

Highlands · all of Highlands Lake Toxaway · 19.1 mi Sylva · 20 mi Bryson City · 25.5 mi Brevard · 27.7 mi Pickens, South Carolina · 29.1 mi Seneca, South Carolina · 31.2 mi

ZIP codes near 28741

28774 (Sapphire) · 11.6 mi 28783 (Tuckasegee) · 14 mi 28734 (Franklin) · 14.1 mi 28723 (Cullowhee) · 16.7 mi 28747 (Lake Toxaway) · 18.8 mi 28779 (Sylva) · 19.8 mi 28772 (Rosman) · 21.3 mi 28708 (Balsam Grove) · 21.6 mi

ZIP 28741 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28741 right now?+

There are currently 18 active listings in ZIP 28741, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28741?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28741 is $729,500. Homes are spending an average of 94 days on market.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28741?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28741 are None, Hawks Nest.

What schools serve ZIP 28741?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28741's center are Blue Ridge School, Macon Early College High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28741 walkable?+

ZIP 28741's center has a walkability score of 26 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.