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257 SPICEWOOD VALLEY RD

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.$980 (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.$257,999 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,539
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,000

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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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.Porch · 126 ft²

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 · 3.4 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 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

257 Spicewood 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 96% 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 area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size13 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 257 Spicewood Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than900 ft²14% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13 ac97% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19306% of homes4% of homes

About 257 Spicewood Valley Rd

When did 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?

257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC?

257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 13.00-acre lot.

When was 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC built?

257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC?

257 Spicewood Valley Rd, 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 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 14% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (13 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1930 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 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Spicewood Valley Rd, Sylva, NC was $980. The county assessed it at $257,999.

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