Jackson County property record for 19 Sylvan Heights Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,568 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-98-3317 |
| Primary APN | 7631-98-3317 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 139 sqft |
| Patio Area | 390 sqft |
| Storage Building | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 19 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-2523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | LT 3-5 SYLVAN HGTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
19 Sylvan Heights Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2098 / 293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 19 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022801412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2280/1412 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 19 Sylvan Heights Dr was $1,362.
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 | $358,490 Land $72,310 Building $286,180 | |
| 2025 | $1,362.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,020.00 | $268,480 Land $54,230 Building $214,250 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 19 Sylvan Heights Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| 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 19 Sylvan Heights Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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