Jackson County property record for 133 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,460 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $380 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Foreclosure Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-79-6641 |
| Primary APN | 7549-79-6641 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 321 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 133 BEN COOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 4 BEN COOK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | ROY SHULER LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
133 Ben Cook Rd is owned by a company that bought it in August 2023.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 967, SYLVA, NC 28779-0967 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2361 / 456 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023610456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 133 KIRK RD # BEN, BEN, SYLVA, NC 28779-6423 |
| Document Number | 0023610456 |
| Book / Page | 2361 / 456 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 BRIDGE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2820 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 133 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6953 |
| Document Number | 0023490924 |
| Book / Page | 2349 / 924 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 582 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5543 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6953 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 133 Ben Cook Rd was $380.
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 | $116,870 (+16.68%) Land $67,060 Building $49,810 | |
| 2025 | $380.00 | $100,161 Land $67,060 Building $33,101 |
| 2023 | $402.00 | $105,880 Land $66,860 Building $39,020 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 133 Ben Cook Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 133 Ben Cook Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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