Jackson County property record for 17 Brayer Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7660-00-5105 |
| Primary APN | 7660-00-5105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 17 BRAYER LN |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-8129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF WATSON BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
17 Brayer Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 354 WATSON BRANCH RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-9694 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2419000334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 BRAYER LN, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8129 |
| Document Number | 2419000334 |
| Book / Page | 2419 / 334 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 354 WATSON BRANCH RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-9694 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Brayer Ln was $152.
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 | $40,220 (-) Land $35,220 Building $5,000 | |
| 2025 | $152.00 | $40,220 Land $35,220 Building $5,000 |
| 2023 | $150.00 | $39,590 Land $34,590 Building $5,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Brayer Ln 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 17 Brayer Ln is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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