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$138,082$77 / 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 65How 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 $9,850 on Jul 21, 2021

539 ENCHANTED FOREST DR

SYLVA, NC 28779
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,792 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$138K
$90K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,850 · Jul 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$82 (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.$21,490 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,190

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.2.00
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 508 ft²Patio · 508 ft²

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 · 8.8 mi
E
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 9.6 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

539 Enchanted Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 70% 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$1M

This home is worth more than 9% 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$138,082
CheaperTypical $302,298Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$77
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 539 Enchanted Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,0829% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$772% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²72% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than197538% of homes30% of homes

About 539 Enchanted Forest Dr

How much is 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC is $138,082 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $90,322 to $185,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC last sell?

539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC last sold on Jul 21, 2021 for $9,850, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC?

539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,792 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC built?

539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC?

539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Fairview School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,761 homes in Sylva 28779, it is worth more than 9% of them ($138,082 against a typical $302,298), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($77 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1975 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 7% 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 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Enchanted Forest Dr, Sylva, NC was $82. The county assessed it at $21,490.

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