Jackson County property record for 135 Brown Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $163,500 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-34-1380 |
| Primary APN | 7641-34-1380 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 135 BROWN RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5755 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | TR D OFF SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Tract | D |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
135 Brown Ridge Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 236, SYLVA, NC 28779-0236 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2294 / 141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 135 BROWN RIDGE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-5755 |
| Document Number | 0022940141 |
| Book / Page | 2294 / 141 |
| Map Reference | CAB 24 SL 594 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $327.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 157, LINCOLNTON, GA 30817-0157 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BRENDLE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2547 |
| Document Number | 0002294144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2294/144 |
| Name | SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Brown Ridge Rd was $938.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $247,019 Land $31,880 Building $215,139 | |
| 2025 | $938.00 | |
| 2023 | $598.00 | $157,420 Land $35,860 Building $121,560 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 135 Brown Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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 135 Brown Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 78% 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 | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 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 |
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