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38 HILL TOP DR

SYLVA, NC 28779
2
Beds
2
Baths
880 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
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.$325 (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.$85,572 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,192
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,660

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.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

38 Hill Top 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.

  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Among the smallest lots in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 81% 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 area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 38 Hill Top Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Living areabigger than880 ft²12% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than196727% of homes19% of homes

About 38 Hill Top Dr

When did 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC last sell?

38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC?

38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC built?

38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC?

38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC is assigned to Fairview School (elementary), rated B; 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 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is bigger than 12% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1967 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 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Hill Top Dr, Sylva, NC was $325. The county assessed it at $85,572.

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