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$173,068$200 / 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 71How 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

438 CABBAGE PATCH RD

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$173K
$124K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$510 (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.$134,141 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,271
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,990

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 144 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Scotts Creek SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Smoky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 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

438 Cabbage Patch 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.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Jackson County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 74% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Sylva 28779

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

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$60K$899K

This home is worth more than 17% 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.

Estimated value$173,068
CheaperTypical $302,298Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 438 Cabbage Patch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,06817% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20042% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac14% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than197235% of homes26% of homes

About 438 Cabbage Patch Rd

How much is 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC is $173,068 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $123,558 to $222,578. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?

438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Jul 27, 1979, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC?

438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC built?

438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC?

438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC is assigned to Scotts Creek School (elementary), rated B; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated B. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,764 homes in Sylva 28779, it is worth more than 17% of them ($173,068 against a typical $302,298), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($200 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 10% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1972 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 12% of 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 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Cabbage Patch Rd, Sylva, NC was $510. The county assessed it at $134,141.

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