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$242,217
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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

78 ELM ST

SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$242K
$182K low$303K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$86 (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.$22,730 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,590

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

H
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 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

78 Elm 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 76% of homes in Jackson County
  • Among the smallest lots in Sylva 28779

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
$86K$909K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$242,217
CheaperTypical $308,844Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 78 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,21733% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 acalmost no homes5% of homes

About 78 Elm St

How much is 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC is $242,217 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $181,921 to $302,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC last sell?

78 Elm St, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC?

78 Elm St, 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 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC compare to other homes in Sylva 28779?

Among the 6,789 homes in Sylva 28779, it is worth more than 33% of them ($242,217 against a typical $308,844) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 24% 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 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Elm St, Sylva, NC was $86. The county assessed it at $22,730.

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