Jackson County property record for 197 Cripple Crk, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $358 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7662-73-5089 |
| Primary APN | 7662-73-5089 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 750 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 303 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 197 CRIPPLE CRK |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8981 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF US 74 E |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
197 Cripple Crk is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 304, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-0304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2396 / 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Cripple Crk was $358.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358.00 | $94,470 Land $94,470 |
| 2023 | $320.00 | $84,470 Land $84,470 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 197 Cripple Crk 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 197 Cripple Crk is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Optimum, Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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