Jackson County property record for 1696 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $325 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7663-05-6650 |
| Primary APN | 7663-05-6650 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BILL JOHNSON COVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2210 / 1501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020670072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8057 |
| Document Number | 0023020520 |
| Book / Page | 2302 / 520 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD, 1696, SYLVA, NC 28779-8057 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8673 CABET FORK RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-9755 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8057 |
| Document Number | 0022101501 |
| Book / Page | 002210 / 001501 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $64.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1696 BUFF CREEK RD SYLVA NC 287798057, SYLVA, NC 28779-8057 |
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 | $85,705 (-) Land $34,190 Building $51,515 | |
| 2025 | $325.00 (+49.77%) | $85,705 (+49.68%) Land $34,190 Building $51,515 |
| 2023 | $217.00 | $57,260 Land $34,190 Building $23,070 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% 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 7 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 |
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