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286 FORSYTHIA DR

SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
4,104 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$3,382 (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.$889,936 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$270,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$619,936
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$879,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cullowhee Valley SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

286 Forsythia Dr 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 98% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 94% 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 area4,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 286 Forsythia Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than4,104 ft²98% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes6% of homes

About 286 Forsythia Dr

When did 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC last sell?

286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 9, 1967, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC?

286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC has 4,104 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC built?

286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC?

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

How does 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,763 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,104 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 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 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Forsythia Dr, Sylva, NC was $3,382. The county assessed it at $889,936.

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