Jackson County property record for 1245 S River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 816 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7640-15-6411 |
| Primary APN | 7640-15-6411 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1245 S RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| 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 | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1027 FAIRVIEW RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8696 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2312 / 119 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023101846 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1245 S RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Document Number | 0023120119 |
| Book / Page | 2312 / 119 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2104 BULL RUN DR, 2104, APEX, NC 27539-9784 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1027 FAIRVIEW RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8696 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1245 S RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Document Number | 0023101846 |
| Book / Page | 2310 / 1846 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2104 BULL RUN DR, APEX, NC 27539-9784 |
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 | $406,309 (-) Land $104,660 Building $301,649 | |
| 2025 | $1,543.00 (+105.46%) | $406,309 (+105.33%) Land $104,660 Building $301,649 |
| 2023 | $751.00 | $197,880 Land $43,410 Building $154,470 |
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 | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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