This is a great investment! Close to Western Carolina university, this house is ideal with a creek. Hardwood floors, and some updates to the house make it a great deal! Jackson County Schools Home had gas heaters that have been removed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Seay• Carolina Mountain Brokers
Bought with Board Member Non• Non Board Office
Source:CSAOR #50088
Redfin Estimate
$222,478
$112K since sold in June 2024$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21.2% lower than the average sale price ($282K) of 5 comparable homes.
This is a great investment! Close to Western Carolina university, this house is ideal with a creek. Hardwood floors, and some updates to the house make it a great deal! Jackson County Schools Home had gas heaters that have been removed.
Public Records
Oct 3, 2006
Sold
$92,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 2000
Sold
$79,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$462
$50,210 + $58,604
$108,814
2025
$462 (−32.7%)
$50,210 + $58,604
$108,814
2024
$687
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2023
$687
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2022
$687 (+9.1%)
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2021
$629 (+42.3%)
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2020
$442
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2019
$442
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2018
$442 (+2.2%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2017
$433 (+0.2%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2016
$432 (+29.3%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2014
$334
$26,810 + $62,720
$89,530
Tax history for 1549 Locust Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$462
$50,210 + $58,604
$108,814
2025
$462 (−32.7%)
$50,210 + $58,604
$108,814
2024
$687
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2023
$687
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2022
$687 (+9.1%)
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2021
$629 (+42.3%)
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2020
$442
$39,560 + $108,270
$147,830
2019
$442
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2018
$442 (+2.2%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2017
$433 (+0.2%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2016
$432 (+29.3%)
$28,380 + $65,900
$94,280
2014
$334
$26,810 + $62,720
$89,530
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Not Ducted
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 859
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 859
Building Sq. Ft: 859
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SR 1728
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 366
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,522
Municipality Name: SYLVA-RURAL
Acres: 0.54
County Use Description: RES DWELLING
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 859
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Jackson County
APN: 7650-48-7678
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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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Historical weather
Sylva, NC • 28779
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.