Jackson County property record for 164 Henson St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,825 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-36-5183 |
| Primary APN | 7641-36-5183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 465 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 191 HENSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 R5 |
| Legal Description | HENSON ST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
164 Henson St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1027 FAIRVIEW RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8696 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2151 / 650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 164 Henson St was $1,825.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $480,396 Land $54,470 Building $425,926 | |
| 2025 | $1,825.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,377.00 | $362,390 Land $89,150 Building $273,240 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 164 Henson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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 164 Henson St is low, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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