Jackson County property record for 221 Thornhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,224 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 28 acres (1,219,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,151 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-59-1961 |
| Primary APN | 7631-59-1961 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,748 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,219,680 sqft (28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 736 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 776 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 221 THORNHILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORNHILL DR |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
221 Thornhill Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 621, SYLVA, NC 28779-0621 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Thornhill Dr was $2,151.
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 | $566,254 Land $205,950 Building $360,304 | |
| 2025 | $2,151.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,050.00 | $539,510 Land $308,560 Building $230,950 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 221 Thornhill Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1995 · rainfall accumulation |
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 221 Thornhill Dr is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 | 0.1% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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