Jackson County property record for 105 Walter Ashe Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-65-7531 |
| Primary APN | 7641-65-7531 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 105 WALTER ASHE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | LT 50,51 WALTER ASHE RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PARLEY AND RUTHERFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 50-51 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
105 Walter Ashe Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 114, DILLSBORO, NC 28725-0114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2236001912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 105 WALTER ASHE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8760 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022661490 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2266/1490 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 105 WALTER ASHE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8760 |
| Document Number | 0022361912 |
| Book / Page | 2236 / 1912 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 WALTER ASHE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8760 |
| Document Number | 0022361915 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2236/1915 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 105 Walter Ashe Rd was $795.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $209,338 Land $95,000 Building $114,338 | |
| 2025 | $795.00 | |
| 2023 | $636.00 | $167,510 Land $85,500 Building $82,010 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 105 Walter Ashe Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 105 Walter Ashe Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET.
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