Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $18,500 on Aug 16, 2017
8 WESTVIEW DR
SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,500 · Aug 16, 2017
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$129 (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.$34,030 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,810
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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.
EH
Scotts Creek SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.5 mi
Smoky Mountain High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 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
8 Westview 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 88% 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.
Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sylva 28779 | Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.44 ac | 12% of homes | 14% of homes |
About 8 Westview Dr
When did 8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC last sell?
8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC last sold on Aug 16, 2017 for $18,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC?
8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC is assigned to Scotts Creek School (elementary), rated C-; Smoky Mountain High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Jackson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Westview Dr, Sylva, NC was $129. The county assessed it at $34,030.
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- 113 Westview Dr$363K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,393 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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- Westview Dr1 ac · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 7 Westview Dr126 ft · 0.35 ac · Sold $19K · Aug 2017
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- 297 Westview Dr$159K144 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 576 ft² · Sold $65K · Jul 2015
- 341 Westview Dr$209K170 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 ft² · Sold $214K · Oct 2007
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- 17 Friendly Trl$313K243 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,110 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Lt21 35 Westivew Dr231 ft · 1 ac · Sold Jan 1900
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