Residential - Vacant LandResidential
RIDGE RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$106 (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.$27,870 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,830
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.1.00
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.
HE
Jackson County Early CollegeA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.8 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
Ridge Rd 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.
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 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 |
About Ridge Rd
When did Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?
Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?
Ridge Rd, 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.
What are the property taxes on Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC was $106. The county assessed it at $27,870.
More homes on Ridge Rd
Closest homes
- Upper Middle Ridge Rd$291K150 ft · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,784 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Ridge Rd$205K356 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 320 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Ridge Rd374 ft · 1 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 396 Upper Middle Ridge Rd Rd 28779380 ft · 1 ac · Sold $10K · Oct 2022
- 208 Upper Middle Rdg$161K445 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 544 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Ridge Rd402 ft · 4 ac · Sold $40K · Dec 2008
- Middle Ridge Rd516 ft · 11 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 219 Upper Middle Rdg$367K0.1 mi · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
More homes in Sylva 28779
- 240 Laurel Branch Rd$160K2 bd · 1 ba · 632 ft² · Sold $1K · Oct 2026
- Indian Flats Dr28 ac · Sold $242K · Oct 2026
- 293 Dillardtown Rd$329K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 ft² · Sold Oct 2026
- Dillardtown Rd0.25 ac · Sold Oct 2026
- 2533 Pumpkintown Rd3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 ft² · Sold $166K · Oct 2026
- 87 Marion Forest Rd$145K2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,428 ft² · Sold $195K · Oct 2026
- Pt Carousel Ln1 ac · Sold $20K · Oct 2026
- 157 Hampton St$208K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 ft² · Sold $60K · Oct 2026
- 3409 Parris Branch Rd9 ac · Sold $100K · Oct 2026
- Macktown Rd3 ac · Sold $60K · Oct 2026
- 2 Kitchens Branch Rd7 ac · Sold $845K · Oct 2026
- 93 Blowing Ridge Ln$562K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 ft² · Sold $500K · Oct 2026
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