Jackson County property record for 1140 S River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,213 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $513 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7640-25-1477 |
| Primary APN | 7640-25-1477 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,213 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Deck Area | 402 sqft |
| Patio Area | 402 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1140 S RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 S RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-5641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2089 / 488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016590546 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513.00 (-6.9%) | $135,051 (-6.87%) Land $52,840 Building $82,211 |
| 2023 | $551.00 | $145,010 Land $41,380 Building $103,630 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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