Jackson County property record for 1890 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,316 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7663-15-5844 |
| Primary APN | 7663-15-5844 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 508 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1890 BUFF CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 BUFF CREEK RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1890 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $346,549 (+42.75%) Land $90,490 Building $256,059 | |
| 2025 | $1,316.00 (+42.73%) | |
| 2023 | $922.00 | $242,770 Land $92,700 Building $150,070 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 57% of the US · above 79% 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 7 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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