Jackson County property record for 229 Parris Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7652-58-1533 |
| Primary APN | 7652-58-1533 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,378 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8857 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | PARRIS BRANCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | EUGENE SHANNON |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
229 Parris Branch Rd 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 | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8857 |
| Document Number | 2429000205 |
| Book / Page | 2429 / 205 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8857 |
| Document Number | 2429000205, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2429/205 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021940892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2194/892 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 6% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 229 PARRIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023110644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2311/644 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Parris Branch Rd was $1,350.
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 | $355,428 Land $70,380 Building $285,048 | |
| 2025 | $1,350.00 | |
| 2023 | $886.00 | $233,210 Land $62,920 Building $170,290 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 229 Parris Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 229 Parris Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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