Jackson County property record for 117 Rio Bravo Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-60-7823 |
| Primary APN | 7631-60-7823 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 117 RIO BRAVO DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-4537 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | LT 16 RIVERSIDE ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
117 Rio Bravo Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 RIO BRAVO DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-4537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2319 / 1965 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023160393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 RIO BRAVO DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-4537 |
| Document Number | 0023191965 |
| Book / Page | 2319 / 1965 |
| Map Reference | CAB 25 SL 166 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5, SYLVA, NC 28779-0005 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 RIO BRAVO DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-4537 |
| Document Number | 23191968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2319/1968 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 RIO BRAVO DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-4537 |
| Document Number | 0023160393 |
| Book / Page | 2316 / 393 |
| Map Reference | CAB 21 SL 995 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5, SYLVA, NC 28779-0005 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Rio Bravo Dr was $1,556.
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 | $409,543 (-) Land $57,090 Building $352,453 | |
| 2025 | $1,556.00 | $409,543 Land $57,090 Building $352,453 |
| 2023 | $973.00 | $256,130 Land $57,780 Building $198,350 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 117 Rio Bravo Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 117 Rio Bravo Dr is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Frontier, Optimum.
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