Jackson County property record for 1538 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 713 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $903 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7663-15-1076 |
| Primary APN | 7663-15-1076 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 713 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 713 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1538 BUFF CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUFF CREEK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | MACK H AND LINDA CRAWFORD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
1538 Buff Creek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2293 / 1008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1538 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9806 |
| Document Number | 0022931008 |
| Book / Page | 2293 / 1008 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 BALLANTYNE COMMON CIR # CIR103, 285, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792-7731 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1538 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Buff Creek Rd was $903.
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 | $237,724 Land $44,110 Building $193,614 | |
| 2025 | $903.00 | |
| 2023 | $425.00 | $112,030 Land $43,540 Building $68,490 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1538 Buff Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1538 Buff Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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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