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Last sold for $21,000 on Jul 26, 2012

12 THOMAS ST

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
1
Baths
810 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,000 · Jul 26, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$460 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$121,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 480 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Fairview SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Jackson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28779These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.121

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.159 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,571
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,284
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

12 Thomas St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Among the oldest homes in Jackson County

How it measures up in Sylva 28779

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sylva 28779.

Living area810 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 12 Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than810 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac7% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than1902almost no homesalmost no homes

About 12 Thomas St

When did 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC last sell?

12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC last sold on Jul 26, 2012 for $21,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC?

12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 810 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC built?

12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC?

12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC is assigned to Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated B; Fairview School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,763 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 8% of them (810 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1902 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Thomas St, Sylva, NC was $460. The county assessed it at $121,000.

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