Jackson County property record for 236 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 1.71 acres (74,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,706 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-69-9542 |
| Primary APN | 7549-69-9542 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,488 sqft (1.71 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 174232 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 BEN COOK RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEN COOK RD |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 10, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3300 S DIXIE HWY # 301, 301, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405-1987 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002040655 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2040 / 655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240.00 | $63,300 Land $57,710 Building $5,590 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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.
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 116 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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