Jackson County property record for 144 Discovery Pl, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,662 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $943 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7652-49-8022 |
| Primary APN | 7652-49-8022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,662 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,233 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,647 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 732 sqft |
| Deck Area | 671 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 148591 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 DISCOVERY PL |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 MARION FOREST |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | H L M INC |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 DISCOVERY PL, SYLVA, NC 28779-8607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000176185 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1761 / 85 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 144 DISCOVERY PL, SYLVA, NC 28779-8607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023160105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2316/105 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $943.00 | $248,390 Land $37,000 Building $211,390 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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