Jackson County property record for 18 Sweetgum Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7620-21-2853 |
| Primary APN | 7620-21-2853 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 18 SWEETGUM DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF VD GREEN RD LIFE EST |
| Legal Subdivision | OFF VD GREEN RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
18 Sweetgum Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 SWEETGUM DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Sweetgum Dr was $486.
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 | $127,950 Land $71,370 Building $56,580 | |
| 2025 | $486.00 | |
| 2023 | $353.00 | $93,070 Land $59,130 Building $33,940 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18 Sweetgum Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 18 Sweetgum Dr is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 77% 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 34 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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