742 Buff Creek Rd is a 1,532 square foot house on a 1.5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Sylva data, we estimate the home's value is $293,360.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$293,360
$9,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.9% lower than the average sale price ($407K) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$364 (−49.8%)
$74,130 + $3,005
$77,135
2024
$726
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2023
$726
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2022
$726 (+9.0%)
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2021
$666 (+57.3%)
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2020
$424
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2019
$424
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2018
$424 (+2.2%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2017
$415 (+0.2%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2016
$414 (+16.6%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2014
$355
$31,350 + $65,480
$96,830
Tax history for 742 Buff Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$364 (−49.8%)
$74,130 + $3,005
$77,135
2024
$726
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2023
$726
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2022
$726 (+9.0%)
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2021
$666 (+57.3%)
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2020
$424
$74,130 + $83,960
$158,090
2019
$424
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2018
$424 (+2.2%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2017
$415 (+0.2%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2016
$414 (+16.6%)
$34,200 + $55,160
$89,360
2014
$355
$31,350 + $65,480
$96,830
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2025 • Active
Residential remodel
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Coal/Wood/Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air Not Ducted
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,532
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,172
Building Sq. Ft: 1,532
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BUFF CREEK RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 65,340
Municipality Name: SCOTTS CREEK
Acres: 1.5
County Use Description: RES DWELLING
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic
Utility Type: Water Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,532
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Jackson County
APN: 7653-91-3519
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 22 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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