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$225,906$126 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

551 RIDGEWAY ST

SYLVA, NC 28779
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 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.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$226K
$176K low$276K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$225,906
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$180,725

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,001 (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.$263,428 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,048
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1984
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 72 ft²Patio · 730 ft²Porch · 182 ft²

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 · 1.7 mi
E
Fairview SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.9 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.17,171
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

551 Ridgeway St 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 81% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Sylva 28779
  • Older than 78% 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.

This home
$74K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$225,906
CheaperTypical $315,726Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 551 Ridgeway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$225,90626% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1264% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²71% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac59% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196930% of homes22% of homes

About 551 Ridgeway St

How much is 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC is $225,906 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $175,787 to $276,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC last sell?

551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC last sold on Mar 31, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC?

551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC built?

551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC?

551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC is assigned to Jackson County Early College (high), rated A; Fairview School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,765 homes in Sylva 28779, it is worth more than 26% of them ($225,906 against a typical $315,726), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($126 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1969 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 19% 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 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC was $1,001. The county assessed it at $263,428.

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