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Last sold for $20,000 on Apr 16, 2014

889 MOUNTAIN FOREST EST

SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
4 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.$20,000 · Apr 16, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$101 (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.$26,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,360

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.4.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 3.5 mi
E
Fairview SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.2 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

889 Mountain Forest Est 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 bigger lot than 87% 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 size4 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

How 889 Mountain Forest Est ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylva 28779Jackson County
Lot sizebigger than4 ac87% of homes85% of homes

About 889 Mountain Forest Est

When did 889 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC last sell?

889 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC last sold on Apr 16, 2014 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 889 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC?

889 Mountain Forest Est, 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.

What are the property taxes on 889 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 889 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC was $101. The county assessed it at $26,620.

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