Exempt (Full Or Partial)Other / Unknown
76 RAILROAD ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$803,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$643,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$631,100
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.153 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Exempt (Full Or Partial)
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.None
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.
HE
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
Fairview SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.1 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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Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger
Bigger than 58% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sylva 28779 | Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1 ac | 58% of homes | 56% of homes |
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