Blended score for ZIP 28783'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).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.3 / 20 -- Least 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

Cullowhee Valley School

7.73 mi away · Grades 0-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 622
Student:teacher ratio: 15.9:1
District: Jackson County Public Schools

Middle

None found nearby

High

Jackson Co Early College

11.04 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: 100
Student:teacher ratio: 25.0:1
District: Jackson County Public Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Tuckasegee, from Jackson County Airport.

42°F

Clear

Cities near 28783

Tuckasegee · all of Tuckasegee Sylva · 11.2 mi Lake Toxaway · 12.3 mi Brevard · 18.7 mi Waynesville · 19.3 mi Canton · 22 mi Bryson City · 24 mi

ZIP codes near 28783

28723 (Cullowhee) · 3.3 mi 28774 (Sapphire) · 9.9 mi 28708 (Balsam Grove) · 10.9 mi 28779 (Sylva) · 11.3 mi 28747 (Lake Toxaway) · 12.3 mi 28741 (Highlands) · 14 mi 28772 (Rosman) · 16.3 mi 28786 (Waynesville) · 16.8 mi

ZIP 28783 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28783 right now?+

There are currently 64 active listings in ZIP 28783, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28783?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28783 is $382,000. Homes are spending an average of 133 days on market.

Is ZIP 28783's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28783 have fallen 31.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28783?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28783 are Bear Lake Reserve, None, Waterdance.

What schools serve ZIP 28783?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28783's center are Cullowhee Valley School, Jackson Co Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28783 walkable?+

ZIP 28783's center has a walkability score of 10 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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