Residential - Vacant LandResidential
SASSAFRAS 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.$44 (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.$11,590 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,590
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
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 · 8.8 mi
Fairview SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 9.5 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 it measures up in Sylva 28779
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Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger
Bigger than 60% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sylva 28779 | Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1 ac | 60% of homes | 58% of homes |
About Sassafras Rd
When did Sassafras Rd, Sylva, NC last sell?
Sassafras Rd, Sylva, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve Sassafras Rd, Sylva, NC?
Sassafras 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 Sassafras Rd, Sylva, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for Sassafras Rd, Sylva, NC was $44. The county assessed it at $11,590.
More homes on Sassafras Rd
- 501 Sassafras Rd$191K2 bd · 3 ba · 1,130 ft² · Sold $300K · May 2026
- 621 Sassafras Rd$115K2 bd · 2 ba · 520 ft² · Sold $95K · Feb 2023
- Sassafras Rd113 ac · Sold $153K · Jun 2020
- 759 Sassafras Rd$230K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Sassafras Rd$76K2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- Sassafras Rd2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 851 Singing Rdg404 ft · 18 ac · Sold $47K · Jul 2020
- Tr B Singing Rdg0.2 mi · 2 ac · Sold $40K · Oct 2022
- Sassafras Rd0.2 mi · 2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 1430 Apache Trl0.2 mi · 2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 575 Singing Rdg$97K0.2 mi · 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Sold $40K · Oct 2022
- Apache Trl0.2 mi · 3 ac · Sold $15K · Dec 2024
- Wedgewood Cv0.2 mi · 13 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- Singing Rdg0.3 mi · 1 ac · Sold Nov 2023
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