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Last sold for $163,500 on Mar 1, 2021

135 BROWN RIDGE RD

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,092 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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.$163,500 · Mar 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$939 (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.$247,019 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,139
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
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.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 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

135 Brown Ridge Rd 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 77% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 81% of 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 area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 135 Brown Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²26% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac59% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than196828% of homes19% of homes

About 135 Brown Ridge Rd

When did 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?

135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Mar 1, 2021 for $163,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?

135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC built?

135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?

135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Fairview School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 26% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1968 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 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC was $939. The county assessed it at $247,019.

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