Jackson County property record for 229 Rippling Brook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,192 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7528-97-8988 |
| Primary APN | 7528-97-8988 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,192 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 792 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 471 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 229 RIPPLING BROOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 44 WILDCAT COVE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDCAT COVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 RIPPLING BROOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2427 / 1120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 RIPPLING BROOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7864 |
| Document Number | 2427001120 |
| Book / Page | 2427 / 1120 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $88,880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 RIPPLING BROOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7864 |
| Document Number | 2427001124, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2427/1124 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $379,515 (-) Land $27,220 Building $352,295 | |
| 2025 | $1,442.00 (+21.79%) | $379,515 (+21.77%) Land $27,220 Building $352,295 |
| 2023 | $1,184.00 | $311,670 Land $23,930 Building $287,740 |
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
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