Sylva NC- 26 Acres of UNRESTRICTED PROPERTY!!! YES!! That is correct. Large tract of unrestricted land located within 2 miles of Sylva City Limits. Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority has a water line , on Racking Cove Road, just across the road from this property. Buyer's responsibility to confirm availability. Jackson County computed average slope of 38%. Current owners have timber plan for deferred taxes, new owners responsible for new plan.
Vacant landProperty Type
26.29 acresLot Size
$17,380Price/Acres
Listed by Ralph Allison• Western Carolina Properties, Inc.
Bought with Bernard Gilchrist• Sundog Realty, Inc.
Sylva NC- 26 Acres of UNRESTRICTED PROPERTY!!! YES!! That is correct. Large tract of unrestricted land located within 2 miles of Sylva City Limits. Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority has a water line , on Racking Cove Road, just across the road from this property. Buyer's responsibility to confirm availability. Jackson County computed average slope of 38%. Current owners have timber plan for deferred taxes, new owners responsible for new plan.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,749 (+208.7%)
$288,280 + $428,329
$716,609
2024
$567 (+58.6%)
$273,670 + $22,214
$295,884
2023
$357
$273,670
2022
$357 (+62.4%)
$273,670
2021
$220 (−2.7%)
$273,670
2020
$226
$455,360
2019
$226
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2018
$226 (+2.7%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2017
$220 (+0.4%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2016
$219 (+31.1%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2014
$167
$536,740 + $15,000
$551,740
Tax history for 122 Racking Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,749 (+208.7%)
$288,280 + $428,329
$716,609
2024
$567 (+58.6%)
$273,670 + $22,214
$295,884
2023
$357
$273,670
2022
$357 (+62.4%)
$273,670
2021
$220 (−2.7%)
$273,670
2020
$226
$455,360
2019
$226
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2018
$226 (+2.7%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2017
$220 (+0.4%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2016
$219 (+31.1%)
$454,800 + $17,000
$471,800
2014
$167
$536,740 + $15,000
$551,740
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
27.58 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Jackson County
APN
7652-63-2638
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lots/Acres/Farms
Out Buildings Y/N: 0
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential, Tree Farm/Timber
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 26.29
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Scotts Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Smoky Mountain
Location Information
Directions: From Sylva NC, travel US Highway 74 East to right on Racking Cove Road to property on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 27.58 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7652-63-2638
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Home Information
Structure Type: Acreage
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Schools
Places
Transit
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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