Jackson County property record for 1165 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-49-2871 |
| Primary APN | 7642-49-2871 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,052 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1165 KITCHENS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KITCHENS BRANCH |
| Legal Subdivision | KITCHENS BRANCH LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
1165 Kitchens Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1165 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2386 / 1558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1165 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7760 |
| Document Number | 0023000077 |
| Book / Page | 2300 / 77 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1165 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, 1165, SYLVA, NC 28779-7760 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 BRIGHTWATER FALLS RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739-7171 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1165 Kitchens Branch Rd was $1,385.
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 | $364,528 (-) Land $73,500 Building $291,028 | |
| 2025 | $1,385.00 | $364,528 Land $73,500 Building $291,028 |
| 2023 | $1,091.00 | $287,320 Land $105,900 Building $181,420 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1165 Kitchens Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 1165 Kitchens Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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