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2985 DARK RIDGE RD

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,488 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.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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.$922 (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.$242,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,980

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.1.01
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

2985 Dark Ridge 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.

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 2985 Dark Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²53% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac58% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198556% of homes47% of homes

About 2985 Dark Ridge Rd

When did 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?

2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?

2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC built?

2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,763 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1985 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 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2985 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC was $922. The county assessed it at $242,760.

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