Jackson County property record for 1486 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7663-14-0783 |
| Primary APN | 7663-14-0783 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1486 BUFF CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUFF CREEK RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1486 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2380 / 1025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1486 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8058 |
| Document Number | 0023751625 |
| Book / Page | 2375 / 1625 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 SCHULMAN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 SCHULMAN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8204 |
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 | $327,172 (-) Land $78,400 Building $248,772 | |
| 2025 | $1,243.00 (+362.08%) | $327,172 (+360.68%) Land $78,400 Building $248,772 |
| 2023 | $269.00 | $71,020 Land $44,200 Building $26,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 5 in force |
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 59% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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