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159 DISCOVERY PL

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,524 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,163 (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.$569,144 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$499,494
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,560

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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Scotts Creek SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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

159 Discovery Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Sylva 28779

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 area2,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 159 Discovery Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than2,524 ft²91% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac83% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197946% of homes36% of homes

About 159 Discovery Pl

When did 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC last sell?

159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC?

159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,524 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC built?

159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC?

159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC is assigned to Scotts Creek School (elementary), rated C-; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,524 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (3 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1979 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 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC was $2,163. The county assessed it at $569,144.

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