Jackson County property record for 1540 Scarlett Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $214,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7661-62-2598 |
| Primary APN | 7661-62-2598 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 372 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Deck Area | 159 sqft |
| Patio Area | 159 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1540 SCARLETT RDG |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 54 CANE CK RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | CANE CREEK RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
1540 Scarlett Rdg is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SCARLETT RDG, SYLVA, NC 28779-6115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2262 / 142 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2291000995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1540 SCARLETT RDG, SYLVA, NC 28779-6115 |
| Document Number | 0022620142 |
| Book / Page | 002262 / 000142 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $428.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9771 ASHEVILLE NC 288150771, ASHEVILLE, NC 28815-0771 |
| Document Number | 22620145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002262/000145 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Scarlett Rdg was $1,103.
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 | $290,433 Land $63,320 Building $227,113 | |
| 2025 | $1,103.00 | |
| 2023 | $829.00 | $218,200 Land $83,090 Building $135,110 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1540 Scarlett Rdg in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 1540 Scarlett Rdg is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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