491 Tote Rd is a 3,137 square foot house on a 2.01 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Sylva data, we estimate the home's value is $3,106,483.
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
2.01 acresLot Size
$990Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,106,483
$128K since August
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This home's estimate is 32.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.34M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,242 (+51.9%)
$650,000 + $3,576,548
$4,226,548
2024
$8,717
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2023
$8,717
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2022
$8,717 (+5.7%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2021
$8,247 (+78.9%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2020
$4,611 (+20.8%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2019
$3,817 (+166.0%)
$350,000 + $835,720
$1,185,720
2018
$1,435 (+10.8%)
$350,000
2017
$1,295
$350,000
2016
$1,295 (−15.9%)
$350,000
2014
$1,540
$550,000
Tax history for 491 Tote Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,242 (+51.9%)
$650,000 + $3,576,548
$4,226,548
2024
$8,717
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2023
$8,717
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2022
$8,717 (+5.7%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2021
$8,247 (+78.9%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2020
$4,611 (+20.8%)
$350,000 + $1,907,190
$2,257,190
2019
$3,817 (+166.0%)
$350,000 + $835,720
$1,185,720
2018
$1,435 (+10.8%)
$350,000
2017
$1,295
$350,000
2016
$1,295 (−15.9%)
$350,000
2014
$1,540
$550,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 2, 2023 • Active
Residential remodel
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Stone
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,137
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,859
Building Sq. Ft: 3,137
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LT 256 BALSAM MTN PRESERVE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,556
Legal Lot Number: 256
Municipality Name: SCOTTS CREEK
Acres: 2.01
County Use Description: RES DWELLING
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,137
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7682-25-7543
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Lifestyle
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 87° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$2.95M – $3.57M
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