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285 RIVERBEND RD

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,840 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.
2007
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.$263 (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.$69,116 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,310
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,806
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,090

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.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
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.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 30 ft²Patio · 30 ft²Porch · 694 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 · 1.9 mi
E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 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.17,171
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

285 Riverbend 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Newer than 94% 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 area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 285 Riverbend Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²73% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200794% of homes92% of homes

About 285 Riverbend Rd

When did 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?

285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Sep 20, 1968, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC?

285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,840 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC built?

285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC?

285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Cullowhee Valley School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,763 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2007 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Riverbend Rd, Sylva, NC was $263. The county assessed it at $69,116.

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