159 Finch St, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 159 Finch St, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$42,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$222 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7642-50-1008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7642-50-1008
Alternative APN
  • 176531

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area700 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area700 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 FINCH ST
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-5180
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3 RES DIS
Legal DescriptionFINCH ST
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSYLVA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract950300

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address206 E SYLVA CIR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5165
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2100 / 216
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address159 FINCH ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5180
Document Number0022870561
Instrument DateNov 30, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address206 E SYLVA CIR SYLVA NC 287795165, SYLVA, NC 28779-5165

Mortgage

Document Number0022870561
DateDec 22, 2020
Book Page002287/000561
Lender
NameCHAMPION CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCANTON, NC 28716
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueDec 21, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
MunicipalitySylva Town
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$58,675 (+56.3%) Land $24,570 Building $34,105
2025$222.00 (+56.34%)
2023$142.00$37,540 Land $14,700 Building $22,840

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA
private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Also Mapped HereTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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