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$30,000$37 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Sep 3, 2026

3 CATTAIL DR

SYLVA, NC 28779
2
Beds
1
Baths
812 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 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.

Valuation

$30K
$21K low$39K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Sep 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$159 (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.$41,888 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,918
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,790

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.80 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 3.9 mi
E
Smokey Mountain Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.8 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

3 Cattail 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Sylva 28779
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Sylva 28779
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Sylva 28779

What homes are worth in Sylva 28779

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$60K$946K

This home is worth less than almost all 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.

Estimated value$30,000
CheaperTypical $302,298Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 3 Cattail Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,000almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than812 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac58% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198555% of homes47% of homes

About 3 Cattail Dr

How much is 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC is $30,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $20,816 to $39,184. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC last sell?

3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC last sold on Sep 3, 2026 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC?

3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC built?

3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC?

3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Smokey Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,763 homes in Sylva 28779, it is worth more than almost none of them ($30,000 against a typical $302,298), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($37 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 8% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1985 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC was $159. The county assessed it at $41,888.

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