Jackson County property record for 1044 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $591 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-69-0398 |
| Primary APN | 7549-69-0398 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1044 BEN COOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR F BEN COOK RD |
| Legal Tract | F |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1044 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOUNTAIN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020420712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1044 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6936 |
| Document Number | 2430000134 |
| Book / Page | 2430 / 134 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1044 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6936 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 1044 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023020415 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2302/415 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CANDLER, NC 28715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $155,716 (-) Land $33,360 Building $122,356 | |
| 2025 | $591.00 (+40.71%) | $155,716 (+40.65%) Land $33,360 Building $122,356 |
| 2023 | $420.00 | $110,710 Land $33,360 Building $77,350 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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