Jackson County property record for 156 Light Waters Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7568-08-7261 |
| Primary APN | 7568-08-7261 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 150 LIGHT WATERS DR |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-2575 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | LT 7 LIGHT WATERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
156 Light Waters Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 LIGHT WATERS DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-2575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2377 / 1739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 156 LIGHT WATERS DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723 |
| Document Number | 0023241461 |
| Book / Page | 2324 / 1461 |
| Map Reference | CAB 24 SL 970 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 LIGHT WATERS DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-2338 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 LIGHT WATERS DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-2338 |
| Document Number | 0023241464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2324/1464 |
| Name | LYNK INVESTMENTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Light Waters Dr was $2,207.
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 | $581,044 Land $100,000 Building $481,044 | |
| 2025 | $2,207.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,002.00 | $263,800 Land $88,980 Building $174,820 |
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.
FEMA maps place 156 Light Waters Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (2004–2024) |
| 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 156 Light Waters Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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