Jackson County property record for 17 Sun Valley Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $639 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7578-89-3594 |
| Primary APN | 7578-89-3594 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 17 SUN VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 OFF CANEY FORK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF DICK MOODY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CANEY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
17 Sun Valley Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 TOBACCO RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8239 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020850325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Sun Valley Rd was $639.
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 | $168,352 (-) Land $21,450 Building $146,902 | |
| 2025 | $639.00 | $168,352 Land $21,450 Building $146,902 |
| 2023 | $422.00 | $111,110 Land $19,960 Building $91,150 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Sun Valley Rd 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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2024) |
| 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 17 Sun Valley Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
No cell data coverage reported
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