Residential - Vacant LandResidential
23 FOREST VALLEY RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$108 (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.$28,530 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,530
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,660
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.
EH
Scotts Creek SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.3 mi
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 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
23 Forest Valley 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.
How it measures up in Sylva 28779
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sylva 28779.
Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger
Bigger than 58% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sylva 28779 | Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1 ac | 58% of homes | 56% of homes |
More homes on Forest Valley Rd
- 548 Forest Valley Rd$377K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 ft² · Sold $27K · Mar 2021
- 247 Forest Valley Rd$144K2 ac · Sold $15K · Feb 2021
- 33 Forest Valley Rd$409K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,431 ft² · Sold $221K · Jun 2019
- 639 Forest Valley Rd1 ac · Sold $17K · Mar 2019
- 93 Forest Valley Rd$446K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,907 ft² · Sold $220K · Aug 2016
- 49 Forest Valley Rd1 ac · Sold $16K · Jul 2016
- 675 Forest Valley Rd$469K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 ft² · Sold $245K · Aug 2015
- 262 Forest Valley Rd$495K3 bd · 3 ba · 2,781 ft² · Sold $57K · Mar 2011
- Forest Valley Rd2 ac · Sold Jun 2004
- Forest Valley Rd1 ac · Sold Apr 2004
- Forest Valley Rd1 ac · Sold Apr 2004
- Forest Valley Rd2 ac · Sold Mar 2004
Closest homes
- Forest Valley Rd222 ft · 1 ac · Sold Feb 2004
- 26 Forest Valley Rd206 ft · 2 ac
- Forest Valley Rd339 ft · 1 ac · Sold Apr 2004
- 639 Forest Valley Rd457 ft · 1 ac · Sold $17K · Mar 2019
- Forest Valley Rd400 ft · 2 ac · Sold Mar 2004
- 784 Forest Valley Rd$394K455 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,761 ft²
- 548 Forest Valley Rd$377K523 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 ft² · Sold $27K · Mar 2021
- 49 Forest Valley Rd506 ft · 1 ac · Sold $16K · Jul 2016
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- 279 Cabin Rdg1 ac · Sold $125K · Sep 2026
- 3 Cattail Dr$84K2 bd · 1 ba · 812 ft² · Sold $30K · Sep 2026
- 471 Crawford Cemetery Rd$175K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 ft² · Sold $170K · Sep 2026
- 229 Rippling Brook Rd$450K2 bd · 2 ba · 2,192 ft² · Sold $440K · Sep 2026
- 278 Crocus Ln$350K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 ft² · Sold $375K · Sep 2026
- 77 Buck Hill Rd$243K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 ft² · Sold $332K · Aug 2026
- 57 Grosbeak Trl$300K2 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Sold $260K · Aug 2026
- Glenn Cabe Rd3 ac · Sold $332K · Aug 2026
- 3 Signal Rdg$560K3 bd · 3 ba · 2,551 ft² · Sold $535K · Aug 2026
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