Jackson County property record for 174 Walter Ashe Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-55-9250 |
| Primary APN | 7641-55-9250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 174 WALTER ASHE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALTER ASHE RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 MONROE BUCHANAN RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8333 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 174 WALTER ASHE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8760 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 MONROE BUCHANAN RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8333 |
| Document Number | 0023621501 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2362/1501 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 112 Months |
| Due | Jan 13, 2033 |
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 | $520,261 (+45.58%) Land $241,800 Building $278,461 | |
| 2025 | $1,976.00 (+45.51%) | |
| 2023 | $1,358.00 | $357,370 Land $187,840 Building $169,530 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% 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 |
| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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