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246 ELM ST

SYLVA, NC 28779
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,960 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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.$1,132 (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.$297,986 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,956
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,510

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 216 ft²Patio · 2,196 ft²Porch · 450 ft²

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 · 1.8 mi
E
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.2 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

246 Elm 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 78% 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 area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 246 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²79% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than197030% of homes22% of homes

About 246 Elm St

When did 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC last sell?

246 Elm St, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC?

246 Elm St, Sylva, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC built?

246 Elm St, Sylva, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC?

246 Elm St, 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 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1970 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 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 246 Elm St, Sylva, NC was $1,132. The county assessed it at $297,986.

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