Jackson County property record for 171 Riverhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,770 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,180 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7630-85-9377 |
| Primary APN | 7630-85-9377 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,770 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,820 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 660 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 173227 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 RIVERHILL DR |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HWY 116 LIFE EST |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 10, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 730, PORT ST JOE, FL 32457-0730 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0020140290 |
| Deed Book / Page | 002014 / 000290 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021931882 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 171 RIVERHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Document Number | 0021931882 |
| Book / Page | 002193 / 001882 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 315 PLANTATION DR PORT ST JOE FL 324565409, PORT ST JOE, FL 32456-5409 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,180.00 | $310,670 Land $63,940 Building $246,730 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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